Informing humanitarians worldwide 24/7 — a service provided by UN OCHA

Sri Lanka: Floods - Nov 2005

Disaster description

An estimated 29,000 families were affected, six people were killed and some 2,000 homes damaged or destroyed. A nonstop 24-hour spell of torrential rain from 21 to 22 November caused considerable disruption, particularly in the western, Sabaragamuwa and north-eastern regions of the country. (IFRC, 24 Nov 2005)

Affected Countries

Latest Updates

Most Read