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Weather Impact Statistics
Number of people and families affected by the ongoing adverse weather.
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Inclement weather in 4 districts: 1 dead, 203 affected, 39 houses damaged
17 in safe shelters150 mm+ ‘Red’ rain warning issued Low-pressure area in NE to move away and weaken Landslide reported in Wellawaya, warnings issuedDense fog envelopes roadsColombo-Puttalam rail line operations restricted Reservoirs continue spilling One person died and 62 families across four Districts were affected by adverse weather yesterday (13). The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported the fatality from the Koralai Pattu South Divisional Secretariat (DS) Division in Batticaloa District. Across 17 DS divisions, 203 individuals have been affected, with 17 currently in safe shelters and 39 houses damaged.The Meteorology Department issued a Red warning for heavy rainfall, with very heavy showers exceeding 150 mm expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western Provinces and in the Galle and Matara Districts. Heavy showers of around 100 mm are likely elsewhere. The highest rainfall in the past 22 hours was recorded at Kesbewa with 204 mm. The low-pressure area north-east of Sri Lanka is expected to move northward and gradually weaken over the next 48 hours, though showery conditions will persist islandwide for the next two days. The public has been urged to take precautions against heavy rain, strong winds and lightning.A landslide was reported in the Maha Aragama Ulkanda region within the Wellawaya DS Division, where a large section of slope has collapsed, bringing down earth and uprooted trees. The Monaragala District Disaster Management Unit is assessing the damage and will implement necessary mitigation measures. The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued Level Two (Amber) landslide warnings until 9 a.m. today for parts of Badulla, Galle, Kalutara, Kandy and Ratnapura Districts, and Level One (Yellow) warnings for areas across Badulla, Galle, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matale, Matara, Monaragala, Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura Districts. Residents in landslide-prone areas are urged to monitor early warning signs, clear drainage systems, evacuate immediately if necessary, and alert authorities.Dense fog has been affecting the Talawakelle, Nuwara Eliya and Hatton, Nuwara Eliya roads since yesterday morning, hampering visibility and disrupting traffic. Police advised motorists to use headlights and drive cautiously. The Welipenna Interchange entrance to the Southern Expressway was inundated, preventing light vehicles from entering towards Colombo. The Road Development Authority urged expressway users to hee...
Severe Weather : 3,475 persons across 07 districts affected
May 14, 2026 at 12:40 PM A total of 3,475 persons from 1,113 families across seven (07) districts have been severely affected due to the adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka. According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), 1,310 persons from 489 families have been placed in eight (08) temporary safety shelters. The DMC further states that one death has been reported from Koralepatthu South in the Batticaloa District. A total of 88 houses and one business have been partially damaged, as of 10.00 am today (14). Situation_Report – DMC (Newswire) 2026-05-14
88 Houses damaged across seven districts due to bad weather
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says 88 houses have been partially damaged due to adverse weather across Sri Lanka. The highest number of damages was reported from Kalutara District with 40 houses affected. Other districts include Batticaloa, Ratnapura, Galle, Colombo and Monaragala.
Adverse weather damages 200 houses, affects over 5,200 ... - Adaderana
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says that 200 houses have been partially damaged so far due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. According to a report issued by the DMC, the highest number of partially damaged houses has been reported from the Kalutara District.
