Sri Lanka closes some schools as heavy rains trigger floods and mudslides, killing 5
Asia-Pacific
Climate
High confidence — 91/100
- Heavy downpours over the last two days have wreaked havoc in many parts of the country, flooding homes, fields and roads.
- The mountainous areas in the country’s ce
- People walk across a mud-covered road following heavy rain in Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka, on Aug 4, 2026.
Confirmed
- Heavy downpours over the last two days have wreaked havoc in many parts of the country, flooding homes, fields and roads.
- The mountainous areas in the country’s ce
- People walk across a mud-covered road following heavy rain in Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka, on Aug 4, 2026.