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Thursday Aug 13, 2026 Wednesday, 5 August 2026 03:44 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} Eight people have died following adverse weather conditions that affected several parts of the country over the past few days, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

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What happened

Thursday Aug 13, 2026 Wednesday, 5 August 2026 03:44 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} Eight people have died following adverse weather conditions that affected several parts of the country over the past few days, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

Why it matters

The DMC said in its latest situation report issued yesterday (4) that the severe weather had impacted 56 Divisional Secretariat divisions across nine districts.

Common ground

A total of 11,832 people from 3,014 families have been affected by the prevailing conditions, while three others sustained injuries, the report said.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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Claim 1: “Eight people have died following adverse weather conditions that affected several parts of the country over the past few days, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).”
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Multiple web search results confirm that the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported eight deaths due to adverse weather in Sri Lanka.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) is a government agency in the Indian state of Kerala. Established in 2007, the agency is responsible for disaster preparedness, mitigation, respo…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — National Disaster Management Authority (India), abbreviated as NDMA, is an apex Body of Government of India, with a mandate to lay down policies for disaster management. NDMA was established through t…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) is an Indian education and research institution located in [[Plot No. 15, Pocket-3, Block-B, Sector-29, Rohini, Delhi – 110042, New Delhi]]. NIDM is pr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Institute_of_Disaster…
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Claim 2: “A total of 11,832 people from 3,014 families have been affected by the prevailing conditions”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of unrelated results (a YouTube video about a 2026 Derecho, a health article, and a Lancet study), providing no confirmation or contradiction of the specific numbers 11,832 people and 3,014 families.
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web search NEUTRAL — 1,594,759 views. Streamed live on Aug 11, 2026.For the most reliable and up-to-date weather information, always follow forecasts and warnings from your local National Weather Service office and local …
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web search NEUTRAL — Can Weather Affect Your Mood? Different weather conditions, like sunlight, rain, or extreme temperatures, can influence a person’s emotional state. Here are some of the studied relationships between m…
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Claim 3: “three others sustained injuries, the report said.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of unrelated results regarding video games (Devil May Cry) and embroidery thread (DMC), providing no information regarding injuries from weather conditions.
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Claim 4: “The DMC said in its latest situation report issued yesterday (4) that the severe weather had impacted 56 Divisional Secretariat divisions across nine districts.”
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The specific detail regarding the situation report issued on the 4th impacting 56 Divisional Secretariat divisions across nine districts is found in one specific news source (Daily FT), but not corroborated by other provided evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) is an administrative forum of the senior-most military leaders of the Indian Armed Forces, which advises the Government of India on all military and strategic matt…
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Claim 5: “The adverse weather has also caused property damage, with one house completely destroyed and 290 houses partially damaged.”
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While multiple sources confirm one house was completely destroyed in Ratnapura, the number of partially damaged houses varies significantly across sources: one source mentions 'over 200', another mentions '204', and the claim specifies '290'.
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