Over 1.2 million from 362,128 families are affected by the latest wave of floods

The agriculture minister said most rice fields would need to be replanted.

Disaster management minister Mahinda Amaraweera told BBC Sandeshaya that at least 11 people are killed and three others are missing after the floods.

He said that over 250,000 internally displaced people are housed in 689 camps.

Minister Amaraweera says that those affected by damage to crop and not insured should not expect to receive a large compensation as the damage is extensive.

Crocodile attacks

Over 1.2 million from 362,128 families are affected by the floods.

	Up to ninety percent of the rice crop is under threat after the floods

In Vanni, over 40 schools are closed indefinitely as welfare camps were established in the schools.

Mullaitivu Government Agent told BBC Sinhala service that almost all recently resettled IDPs in the district are again displaced as a result of floods.

Meanwhile, many crocodiles and snakes were noticed near lagoons in Batticaloa district.

Nagappan Paramanandan, 45, was admitted to the hospital after an attack by a crocodile and IDps in the camps told the BBC that crocodiles were grabbing their livestock and pets.

Flood damage in January had already driven up the price of rice and vegetables, and experts said rice shortages could be expected within weeks.

The United Nations launched an urgent appeal for $51 million after the floods in January.