Adverse Weather Affects Nearly 3,500 People Across 15 Districts
COLOMBO, September 27, 2026 — Adverse weather conditions have affected 3,495 people from 943 families across 104 Divisional Secretariat (DS) divisions in 15 districts, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).
The DMC said the impacts were recorded between September 19 and 6:00 a.m. on September 27, as heavy rainfall and related weather conditions affected several parts of the country.
The adverse weather has so far resulted in three deaths, five injuries and one person reported missing, according to the latest DMC situation report.
Hundreds of Houses Damaged
The severe weather has also caused significant damage to homes.
Two houses have been completely destroyed, while a further 448 houses have sustained partial damage, the DMC reported.
Meanwhile, 124 people from 36 families are currently staying at five designated safety centres after being displaced by the adverse weather.
Kandy Records Highest Impact
Kandy District has recorded the highest number of people affected, with 782 people impacted by the heavy rainfall.
Ratnapura has reported 688 affected people, followed by:
- Gampaha — 473
- Matara — 383
- Puttalam — 310
- Kegalle — 224
The DMC continues to monitor the situation across the affected districts and has urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain alert and follow instructions issued by local authorities.
Authorities have also advised communities in areas prone to flooding, landslides and other weather-related hazards to take necessary precautions as adverse weather conditions persist.
