Flooding is expected to continue in several parts of the country.
If you are travelling or currently in these areas, please stay alert and follow official safety announcements.
π Provinces & Districts Affected
North Central Province
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Anuradhapura
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Polonnaruwa
Eastern Province
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Ampara
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Trincomalee
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Batticaloa
Uva Province
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Moneragala
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Badulla
Northern Province
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Mullaitivu
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Vavuniya
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Mannar
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Kilinochchi
North Western Province
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Kurunegala
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Puttalam
Central Province
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Matale
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Kandy
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Nuwara Eliya
Southern Province
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Hambantota
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Galle
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Matara
Sabaragamuwa Province
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Ratnapura
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Kegalle
Western Province
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Kalutara
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Gampaha
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Colombo
β οΈ Travel Advice
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Road closures and delays are possible in affected districts.
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Avoid rivers, waterfalls, and low-lying areas during heavy rain.
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Check weather alerts and local news regularly for real-time updates.
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If you are planning a trip, consider postponing travel to high-risk zones.
Stay safe and look out for updated announcements from official Sri Lankan weather and disaster management authorities.
Sameera Marapperuma
π¨ Adverse Weather Update β Disaster Management Centre (DMC)
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that the recent severe weather conditions continue to impact many parts of Sri Lanka.
π Key Updates (Past 72 Hours)
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46 deaths have been reported within the last 72 hours.
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From 16 November to today, the total number of fatalities has increased to 56.
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21 people are currently reported missing.
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ People Affected
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43,991 individuals from 12,313 families have been affected island-wide due to floods, landslides, and heavy rain.
π Damage to Property
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4 houses completely destroyed
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666 houses were partially damaged
β οΈ Important Note for Travellers
If you are travelling around Sri Lanka, please stay updated on weather alerts, avoid high-risk areas, and follow instructions from local authorities. Conditions may change quickly, especially in flood-prone and landslide-prone regions.
Sameera Marapperuma