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Event Date : 2024-07

Severe Floods and Landslides Devastate Sri Lanka

Flood

Disaster Overview

Disaster type: Flood
Disaster-Affected People: 301602
Affected Countries/Regions: Sri Lanka
Suggested Emergency Supplies List:

clean drinking water, non-perishable food, first aid kits, flashlights, batteries, clothing, personal hygiene items, blankets, mosquito nets, temporary shelter materials

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Disaster Overview : In May 2016, Sri Lanka experienced a severe tropical storm that resulted in widespread flooding and landslides across 22 of the country's 25 districts. This natural calamity claimed at least 104 lives, left 99 people missing, and affected over 300,000 individuals. The disaster led to the complete destruction of 623 houses and damaged over 4,400 homes, with thousands of people displaced. The final impact could be more significant as many areas remain inaccessible.

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