Sri Lanka's meteorological department expects improving weather conditions from today, though elevated flood risks persist in central and southwestern districts due to a distant typhoon system. Nearly 2,331 people have been affected so far, with four deaths reported.
Rainy conditions that have impacted Sri Lanka are forecast to gradually decrease, according to the Department of Meteorology, though several vulnerable areas will remain under weather stress. Director General Ajith Wijemanne indicated that Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Sabaragamuwa Province, and parts of the Western Province may continue receiving showers today, with precipitation potentially persisting in these districts beyond 6 August due to a typhoon system positioned over the Pacific Ocean south of Japan.
As of recent reports, the inclement weather has displaced nearly 2,331 people across 581 families, and four deaths have been recorded. The meteorological department has warned that heavy rainfall exceeding 100 millimetres could occur at specific locations within Sabaragamuwa Province and the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts. Additional scattered showers are anticipated across the Western, North-Western provinces and several southern districts.
Flood management authorities have issued multiple warnings for at-risk communities. The Irrigation Department declared a major flood alert for low-lying areas in the Kelani River Valley, cautioning residents of Dehiowita, Ruwanwella, and Yatiyanthota to remain alert as river levels may rise rapidly. A minor flood warning covers sections of the Kalu River floodplain. Additionally, the Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority has begun releasing approximately 250 cubic metres of water per second from the Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir in Kotmale, with downstream communities from Nugawela to Polgolla advised to take precautions.
Educational disruptions have begun, with government schools in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya remaining closed today for safety purposes. Meteorological officials expressed limited concern regarding upcoming G.C.E. Advanced Level and Grade Five Scholarship examinations, with discussions scheduled for 5 August to address any weather-related complications.
