Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The number of deaths reported owing to adverse weather conditions across the country in the past few hours has increased to 39, the Disaster Management Centre noted.

A further 10 persons have sustained injuries while 14 individuals are reported missing, the DMC added.

According to latest estimates, over 4,000 persons residing within 79 divisional secretariat areas in 17 districts have been affected owing to heavy rains, flooding and gusty winds across the country.

Meanwhile, three houses have been destroyed while 381 residences have been damaged owing to weather-related incidents.

Furthermore, five safety shelters have been set up to house 41 affected families at present.

Meanwhile, a 'Level-3' (Red) landslide e...