Heavy Monsoon Rainfall Sri Lanka
Severe monsoon rains are causing widespread flooding and disruptions across multiple districts in Sri Lanka. Rainfall has exceeded 200mm in several areas, triggering flood warnings and impacting transportation infrastructure.
Massive rainfall recorded across parts of Sri Lanka during the past 20 hours as the South-West monsoon strengthens over the island 📍Reported rainfall: • Kirindiwela– 244mm • Veyangoda– 238mm • Avissawella– 230mm • Kegalle– 181mm • Ratnapura– 171mm More heavy to very heavy https://t.co/w1jNmpNcLy
Seven aircraft were diverted from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) due to heavy rain. 5 were diverted to the Mattala Airport while 2 were diverted to the Cochin Airport in India: Civil Aviation Authority #lka #SriLanka #BIA #Weather https://t.co/LYaN0qBxqe
Heavy rains : Traffic disrupted across Colombo, Gampaha, and Divulapitiya routes https://t.co/EGdwlM5lfm
Minor flood warnings issued for several areas of Kalu Ganga basin Read more: https://t.co/xYWIrakeCM #lka #srilanka #adaderana #news #lanka #srilankanews #SevereWeather #WeatherAlert #FloodAlert #WeatherUpdate #RainAlert #ClimateChange
Kirindiwela in Gampaha recorded the highest rainfall of 244 mm between 8.30 a.m. yesterday and 4.00 a.m #LKA #SriLanka #Rain https://t.co/ZGeF4gB3IK
Weather Alert : Over 200 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today https://t.co/q0IlNeVlvG
Several BIA-bound aircraft diverted to Mattala amid heavy rainfall Read more: https://t.co/N5YQcKPKWc #lka #srilanka #adaderana #news #lanka #SriLankaNews #SriLanka #SevereWeather #WeatherAlert #FloodAlert #WeatherUpdate #RainAlert #ClimateChange https://t.co/DOzBuTkpFr
It's absolutely pouring down in Colombo right now! ☔🌧️ I love the sound of the rain, but I hope it doesn't cause too much trouble. Stay safe, everyone! 🙏 #Colombo #RainyDay
Minor flood warning issued for Kelani River Basin following heavy rainfall Read more: https://t.co/ldMvXtfuaC #lka #srilanka #adaderana #news #lanka #srilankanews #flood #rainfall
Flood alerts issued as heavy monsoon rains continue across Sri Lanka 🇱🇰⚠️ Rising water levels reported in: • Kelani River • Kalu Ganga • Attanagalu Oya Flood Risk Alerts Issued for Kelani River, Kalu Ganga & Attanagalu Oya Amid Heavy Rains The Irrigation Department has https://t.co/21OoBOGtft