The Disaster Management Centre says that more than 600,000 people have been affected as a result of the dry weather conditions prevailing in the country.

Assistant Director of the Centre, Pradeep Koddippili said that steps have been taken in order to provide drinking water to the areas affected by the weather conditions.

Meanwhile, the Department of Meteorology says that a slight change in the prevailing weather can be expected starting January 20.

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