The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that the death toll from the ongoing adverse weather conditions has increased to nine. DMC Director Pradeep Kodippili said continuous heavy rainfall has triggered flooding in multiple areas, while several incidents of rocks falling onto major roads have also been reported.
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) announced that landslide warnings have been extended for 10 districts, including Colombo, Kalutara, Galle, Kandy, Kegalle, Matara, Ratnapura, Badulla, Hambantota, and Nuwara Eliya. NBRO Senior Geologist Dr. Wasantha Senadeera stated that the warnings issued for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions in these districts will remain in effect.
According to the Meteorological Department, widespread rainfall over the past several days is due to prevailing atmospheric disturbances. Heavy showers are expected to continue, especially during the evenings.
Strong winds in the Nagoda area caused trees to fall on power lines along the Mapalagama–Galle main road, disrupting traffic. In the Matara district, severe rainfall led to flooding in parts of Deniyaya town, prompting security forces to assist residents with transportation.
The Matara–Kotapala road was completely blocked after the Baddanwala area of Urubokka became inundated. The Matara District Relief Services Center reported that 363 individuals from 100 families have been affected.
Meanwhile, the Uruboku Oya overflowed near Katuwana town last night (22), submerging the town and nearby areas. Several low-lying areas and roads in Bulathsinhala, Kalutara, were also flooded due to persistent rainfall.
