The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 1,814,421 people across the island have been affected by severe weather incidents recorded between November 16 and December 11.
According to the latest situation update issued at 6.00 a.m. today (11), a total of 524,678 families have been impacted, while 639 deaths and 193 missing persons have been confirmed across 25 districts. The highest number of fatalities was recorded in Kandy (234), followed by Badulla (90) and Nuwara Eliya (89).
The disaster events—which include floods, landslides, mudslides, tree collapses and lightning strikes—have also caused extensive damage to housing. The DMC reports 5,346 fully damaged houses and 86,245 partially damaged houses.
A total of 873 safe centres are currently operational, sheltering 26,841 families and 85,351 individuals. Nuwara Eliya, Kandy and Badulla districts report the highest number of displaced persons.
Meanwhile, all major rivers remain at normal water levels as of this morning, according to the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division, indicating a reduced risk of further flooding.
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for several areas in Badulla, Kandy, Ratnapura, Colombo, Kurunegala, Gampaha, Matale, Nuwara Eliya and Kegalle, effective until 4.00 p.m. today.
In the 24 hours ending at 6.00 a.m., the highest rainfall was recorded in Kalutara District, with Agalawatta receiving 79.6 mm and Baduraliya 68 mm.
Multiple roads remain partially impassable in the Badulla District due to landslides and road collapses, though authorities note that light vehicles are able to pass through certain sections.
Military personnel have been deployed in Trincomalee, Mullaithivu and Mannar to assist with emergency operations.
The DMC stated that data collection is ongoing and figures may be updated as more information becomes available.
