Sri Lanka: Floods and Landslides - Nov 2025

On 23 November, a landslide struck central Sri Lanka after a week of heavy rains, strong winds, floods, and lightning, causing fatalities. As of 24 November, media reports confirm six fatalities and five survivors rescued and hospitalised following the landslide, which hit a roadside shop on the Colombo–Kandy main road in Ganetenna, Pahala Kadugannawa, Sabaragamuwa province. Search and rescue operations are ongoing in the area. Media also report that a total of 800 people have been affected by the severe weather-related incidents over the past week. (ECHO, 24 Nov 2025)

Since last week, Sri Lanka has been experiencing heavy rainfall that has caused widespread flooding, landslides and severe weather-related incidents resulting in casualties and significant damage. According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) of Sri Lanka, as of 26 November, a total of 10 people have died, six from a landslide in Sabaragamuwa Province and four from other weather-related incidents. Additionally, seven people have been injured, more than 3,000 people have been affected and 250 houses have been damaged. (ECHO, 26 Nov 2025)