SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- A total of 21,356 people from 5,800 families have been affected by adverse weather conditions and Cyclonic Storm 'Arnab' across Sri Lanka, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

The affected population was recorded between October 23 and November 1, 2026, with the disaster impacting 137 Divisional Secretariat Divisions in 19 districts.

According to the DMC, six people have died and eight others have been injured due to the adverse weather conditions, while three people remain missing.

The weather-related incidents have also resulted in the complete destruction of eight houses, while another 737 houses have sustained partial damage.

Ratnapura District has recorded the highest number of affected people, with 10,0...