Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:

The disastrous situation experienced across the country due to adverse weather conditions has also heavily impacted the Badulla District. To manage the prevailing situation, the Badulla District Disaster Management Committee, comprising high-level political and administrative officials convened yesterday (November 27) at 7:30 PM at the Badulla District Secretariat. During the meeting, extensive discussions were held on disaster mitigation, the provision of relief, and the rapid evacuation of those affected by the disaster.

The meeting was held under the joint chairmanship of the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayase...