The death toll due to the prevailing bad weather has risen to 7, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said.
Previously the number individuals reported dead remained 5.
The DMC said that 13, 314 individuals belonging to 3,438 families in 12 districts were are also gravely affected.
Furthermore the DMC warned individuals residing close to Nilwala, Ging, Kalu, Kelani rivers and Aththenagalu, Mee Oya to take precaution against floods.