Severe Weather and Flooding
Sri Lanka is experiencing heavy rainfall, flooding, and cyclonic weather conditions affecting multiple regions. River water levels are rising, reservoirs are overflowing, and authorities have issued flood warnings and weather alerts across the country.
Torrential weather conditions across Sri Lanka have triggered exceptional rainfall figures in southwestern catchments and hill slopes, with multiple stations recording well over 100 mm of rain during a 24-hour period ending at 6PM on October 26, 2026, according to joint data https://t.co/xCQxODWJ1G
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Kalu Ganga update, 9:00 pm: Ratnapura 27.7 ft, minor flood level, rising. Forecast next hour: about 27.9 ft (27.6 ft to 28.1 ft). Kalawellawa (Millakanda) 21.9 ft, minor flood level, rising. Forecast next hour: about 22.0 ft (21.8 ft to 22.3 ft). Emergency: 117. #SriLanka
Red alert issued for strong winds and rough seas as cyclonic storm Arnab intensifies Read more: https://t.co/AAzBmVgCl1 #lka #srilanka #adaderana #news #lanka #SriLankaNews #SriLanka #weather #adverseweather #weatheralert #weatherwarning #SriLankaWeather #AdaDeranaNews https://t.co/R6UOMAd9Em
Water levels of the Kelani River have risen. Minor flood warning is likely within the next 24 hours for the divisional secretariat areas of Ruwanwella, Seethawaka, Dompe, Dehiowita, Eheliyagoda,Yatiyanthota and Bulathkohupitiya: Irrigation Department #lka #SriLanka #KelaniRiver https://t.co/iERMG6c31N
16 locations record over 100mm of rainfall as severe weather hits Sri Lanka https://t.co/zNJUk5IOl2