As a result of floods and landslides at least eight people were killed and tens of thousands were forced to leave the houses in Sri Lanka, RIA Novosti reported quoting the local authorities.

According to AFP, the government troops are sent to settlements on the mountain slopes and flood areas for evacuation. In addition, the navy of the country assists in cleaning the channels in the country's capital Colombo, to prevent the further spread of water. Defence Secretary Karunasena Hettiarachchi stated that they have provided the local authorities troops for rescue and relief.

According to Assistant Director at Disaster Management Centre Pradeep Kodippili, at least five thousand families living in flooded areas, have been sent to the centers of assistance. It is reported that thousands of people temporarily moved to relatives or friends.

According to the agency, the death toll can increase as some areas are still inaccessible due to blocked roads.

It is reported that due to the current situation, the central Colombo airport failed to take three flights on Monday, they were redirected to other airports. Classes in many schools of the capital are canceled. It is expected that the weather will get worse and the rains will continue in the country until Wednesday.