November 27, Colombo (LNW): The number of people confirmed dead following a series of landslides across Sri Lanka’s Badulla District has climbed to eleven, as relentless rains continue to batter the hill country.
Local officials report that seven residents are still unaccounted for, with emergency responders intensifying search efforts despite challenging conditions.
Badulla District Secretary Panduka Abeywardena said that yesterday’s severe weather had destabilised slopes in several areas, resulting in numerous earthslips. He added that the situation remains unpredictable, with further incidents possible if the rain persists.
Rescue teams, supported by community volunteers, have been working through the day to locate the missing and provide assistance to families displaced by the shifting ground.
In a separate development, the National Building and Research Organisation has issued its highest-level landslide alert—Level 3—in parts of Badulla, Kandy, Matale, and Nuwara Eliya. Residents in vulnerable zones have been urged to move to safer ground immediately. The warning is scheduled to remain active until 8:30 p.m. local time.
