Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- A total of 2,617 individuals from 737 families in 12 districts have been affected by prevailing adverse weather conditions in the country.

At least 10 weather-related deaths have also been reported in the past few days according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). Seven others sustained injuries.

The DMC in its latest situation report noted that three houses have been destroyed while 242 residences have been damaged owing to heavy rains and gusty winds.

Additionally, the DMC urged the general public to contact the 117 emergency hotline in the event of any disaster or weather-related emergency.

Meanwhile, the Department of Meteorology predicts heavy showers of about 150 mm in some places in the Eastern, Centr...