Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- The Commissioner General of Essential Services Prabath Chandrakeerthi says that nearly 7,000 people are currently sheltered in relief centres, and steps will be taken to resettle them within two to three months.

He stated that 6,138 houses have been completely destroyed, and that resettling the affected families will take some time.

The Commissioner General made these remarks today (14) while participating in a media briefing.

Based on data from the National Building Research Institute (NBRO), houses that have been partially damaged and assessed as not being at risk will be inspected, and the process of resettling occupants in their homes will be expedited, he said.

He added that the main challenge lies in resett...