2017-05-24
Emergency Obs. Request Information
- Disaster Type: Flood
- Country: Sri Lanka
- Occurrence Date (UTC):
- SA activation Date(UTC): 24 May, 2017
- Requester: International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
- Escalation to the International Charter:
- GLIDE Number:
Disaster Situation
Heavy monsoon rainfall has increased river levels in several areas of Sri Lanka over the last 2 days. The heavy rain has also increased landslide risk and warnings have been issued by authorities. According to Sri Lanka Disaster Management Centre, flooding in Rathnapura and Elapatha has affected around 140 people, with around 80 people evacuated to safe locations in Rathnapura. Risk of landslide in Pelmadulla has forced around 20 from their homes. Floods in Yakkalamulla, near Galle in Southern Province has affected around 40 people. Heavy rain in Moneragala, Ulva Province, has affected 42 people.
Product
AIT
2017-06-01
Flooding in Matara district, Sri Lanka - As observed by ALOS-2 image on 30 May 2017
2017-06-01