A sudden monsoon storm hit Sri Lanka. At least 14 people have died in the rains, floods and landslides caused by it. The country’s Disaster Management Center (DMC) reported this information on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Lankan government has ordered the closure of all schools on Monday (June 3) as more heavy rain and lightning are forecast.

According to the report of the French news agency AFP, some people, including three members of the same family, drowned near the capital Colombo on Sunday.

DMC said an 11-year-old girl and a 20-year-old youth died after falling under the landslide. Moreover, since the 21st of last month, 9 people have died in seven districts due to falling trees.

According to DMC data, 20 of Sri Lanka’s 25 districts have been affected by heavy rains. In such a situation, people living on the banks of the main rivers of the country have been ordered to move to higher ground.

It is learned that flights waiting to land at Colombo’s main international airport were asked to land at a smaller airport due to inclement weather. Besides, several parts of some highways were submerged in flood water.

Meanwhile, Sri Lankan wildlife conservation authorities found the carcasses of seven baby elephants last week. It is said to be the worst loss of wildlife in the country in five years.

Generally Sri Lanka depends on monsoon rains for irrigation as well as hydropower. But experts now warn that the country could face more frequent floods as global temperatures rise due to climate change.