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Impact Overview
Breakdown of the affected population and house damages
Primary Sources
Adverse weather : One person injured in Ratnapura - Newswire
May 16, 2026 at 10:21 AM One person has been reported injured in the Ratnapura District due to the prevalent inclement weather in Sri Lanka, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). As of 06.00 am today (16), the death toll due to adverse weather conditions is two, reported from the Jaffna and Batticaloa Districts. A total of 4099 persons from 1263 families across 12 districts have been severely affected. The DMC states 84 persons from 24 families have been moved to two temporary safety shelters, while 77 persons from 21 families have been placed at their relatives’ residences. A total of 141 houses have sustained partial damage, while one house has been completely damaged. (Newswire) 2026-05-16
Adverse Weather Leaves Trail of Damage Across Several Districts
May 15, Colombo (LNW): Heavy rains and strong winds affecting parts of Sri Lanka have caused widespread disruption, with dozens of homes damaged and thousands of residents impacted as unsettled weather continues across the island. According to the Disaster Management Centre, at least 88 houses have suffered partial damage due to the prevailing conditions, with reports emerging from several districts over the past few days. The Kalutara District recorded the highest number of damaged homes, accounting for 40 affected properties. Batticaloa followed with 25 houses sustaining damage, while additional incidents were reported from Ratnapura, Galle, Colombo and Monaragala districts. Disaster officials stated that many of the affected houses experienced roof damage, flooding and structural cracks caused by intense rainfall and gusty winds accompanying the current weather system. Authorities also confirmed that more than 100 individuals from 29 families have been temporarily relocated to safety centres as a precautionary measure, with emergency relief teams continuing to monitor conditions in vulnerable areas. In its latest situation update issued this morning, the DMC said two fatalities linked to the ongoing disaster situation had been reported from the Batticaloa and Jaffna districts. Officials have not yet released further details regarding the incidents. The report further revealed that adverse weather has affected residents in 35 Divisional Secretariat divisions spread across eight districts, disrupting daily activities and creating difficulties for low-lying and flood-prone communities. Overall, nearly 3,500 people belonging to more than 1,100 families have been impacted so far by the severe weather conditions. Meanwhile, the Department of Meteorology has warned that showers and strong winds are likely to persist in several areas over the coming days, prompting authorities to urge the public to remain vigilant, particularly in regions vulnerable to flooding, falling trees and landslides.
Over Three Thousand People Affected By Severe Weather Across ...
The Disaster Management Center identifies the affected areas as Ratnapura, Galle, Monaragala, Batticaloa, Kalutara, Colombo, and Puttalam. Tragically, one ...
88 Houses damaged across seven districts due to bad weather
23 hours ago ... The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says 88 houses have been partially damaged due to adverse weather across Sri Lanka ... Ratnapura, Galle, Colombo and ...
