Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The number of deaths reported thus far owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country over the past couple of days has increased to 47, according to the Disaster Management Center (DMC).

The DMC further said that 37 of those deaths were reported within the last two days and that another 21 individuals remain missing amid the ongoing disaster situation.

A total of 5,893 people from 1,729 families have been affected by the inclement weather conditions.

Meanwhile, Badulla District Secretary Prabhat Abeywardena confirmed that 23 deaths have been recorded so far in the district due to landslides, while five people are still missing.

It is further reported that, nearly 20 individuals have been re...