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Success StoriesIntroduction2011 Jan 05The disaster event profile of Sri Lanka presents how disaster events of different categories have been distributed chronologically, seasonally and spatially. Distribution wise, the overall disaster typology in Sri Lanka is not distributed evenly. In terms of annual time series distribution.... Read More..... |
HighlightsMay 2017,FloodHeavy rains were received on 25 of May to the South-western watersheds in the country. Large amount of rains were received within 12 hours in SW regions including Namunuthanna (619mm) of, Bulathsinghela(419mm),Morawaka (406mm) and Walasmulla (437mm) leading riverine floods of the Kalu, Nilwala and Gin rivers. Around 717,622 People were affected in 15 Districts. 212 Deaths reported as per the situation report issued by DMC on 04-06-2017 1800hrs. Further, over 2,313 houses fully destroyed and around 12,529 houses partially damage. March 2017,DroughtNearly 951,597 people in several districts have been affected by the prevailing drought. 95,334 people in Eastern Province, 428,181 people in Northern Province 133,198 people in North Western Province, 101,498 people in Sabaragamuwa Province, 7660 people in North Central Province, and 185,726 people in western province are facing a water shortage due to the drought in Sri Lanka. October 2016,DroughtNearly 208,000 people from 51,561 families in several districts have been affected by the prevailing drought.69,678 people in Eastern Province, 8,600 people in Northern Province, 8,422 people in North Western Province, over 10,000 people in Sabaragamuwa Province, and 110, 350 people from 23,000 families in North Central Province are facing a water shortage due to the drought in Sri Lanka. DroughtPeople Affected, Losses to Agricultural CropsIt is also important to note that major droughts occurred in 1992 and 2001....LandslidePeople Affected, Damaged and Destroyed Houses, Losses to Agricultural CropsUntil the year 2002, the annual average number of landslide records did not exceed 50....Animal AttackPeople Affected, Damaged and Destroyed Houses...However, unlike people affected, deaths appear to be fluctuating within the last.....Database last update -30-04-2017 |