Recent Natural Disasters | Calamities | Hazards

October 6, 2023: Sri Lanka grapples with the aftermath of heavy rains that have claimed the lives of at least six people, leaving a trail of destruction and displacing tens of thousands. In a tragic incident in Colombo on Friday, a large tree fell onto a moving bus, resulting in five fatalities and 17 injuries, as reported by the state-run Lankapuvath news agency. Separately, in the Galle district, a rock tumbled onto a house during a mudslide, claiming one more life, according to the Disaster Management Center. The floods have not only taken a toll on human lives but have also caused extensive damage to hundreds of homes across 12 districts, affecting more than 50,000 people. In response, authorities have relocated 1,473 families to temporary shelters. The coastal district of Matara bears the brunt of the disaster, with most parts submerged for over a week. In light of the ongoing risks posed by floods and landslides, schools in Matara were forced to close on Friday, adding to the dis

May 20, 2018: Flood warnings have been issued to several areas of Sri Lanka as a result of the heavy downpour. The people living in the low lying areas of Madurawala, Horana, Bulathsinhala, Ingiriya and Palinda Nuwara divisional secretariat areas, have been advised to remain vigilant.

Flooding in Sri Lanka (Xinhua News Agency) June 2, 2017: Cyclone mora caused massive flooding and landslides throughout Sri Lanka claiming lives of atleast 203 people and left 96 others missing. According to the Disaster Management Centre, more than 400,000 people have been affected by the severe rains and strong winds that started on 24 May, 2017. The recent flooding is the worst to hit the island since May 2003, when 250 people were killed and 10,000 homes destroyed. More than 600,000 people are currently temporarily homeless after the landslides and floods hit Sri Lanka.

At least eight people have been killed due to floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in Sri Lanka. Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has instructed officials to close the schools in disaster areas if problem continue, news.lk , The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka mentioned.

Recent flooding in Sri Lanka has claimed lives of 24 people and left 8 others missing, Dailymirror has written quoting the National Disaster Management Centre. The floods have also destroyed 4,593 houses and damaged further 14,649 houses. According to the Daily News, eight bodies have been recovered in the Rilpola Haliela landslide affected area in Badulla and another seven persons are still missing.

Torrential rains and flashfloods in Sri Lanka have marooned more than 35,000 people, disaster management officials said on Sunday. According to the National Disaster Management Centre, around 30,000 people are from the worst hit Batticaloa district in eastern Sri Lanka. Nearly 14,000 people are having shelter in 107 welfare camps.

Deadly landslide has been reported at Haldummulla in Badulla district of Sri Lanka. According to the Disaster Management Center (DMC), more than 250 are trapped.

Floods in Sri Lanka have claimed lives of at least 23 and displaced more than 100,000 people, Xinhua reported quoting the Disaster Management Center. Most of the fatalities and flood damage have been reported from the Kalutara District where disaster relief efforts are going on, Disaster Management Center added. Flooding in six districts of Sri Lanka have completely destroyed nearly 235 houses and partially damaged another 1,566 homes, Daily Mirror Sri Lanka reported. According to The Hindu, nearly 30,000 of the affected people are temporary living in schools, temples and community halls. Original post: Natural Disasters List June 6, 2014

A tsunami drill will be conducted in coastal districts of Sri Lanka today, the Disaster Management Centre said. Tsunami drill will cover 14 coastal districts of Sri Lanka at 3:00 p.m. local time, Daily Mirror has reported quoting the Disaster Management Centre. Tsunami warning systems are used in tsunamis prediction and issuing advance warnings to prevent loss of life and damage. Original post: Natural Disasters List April 24, 2014

Monsoon storms in Sri Lanka have claimed lives of at least 18 people and made other 36 missing, Colombo Page reported. Disaster occurred after boats carrying fisherman caught in rough waters, Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development officer said. Special operation by the Navy and Air Force have rescued 20 fisherman but 36 are still missing at sea. Armies have been deployed for disaster cleanup. Sri Lankan Department of Meteorology had issued a weather alert earlier obstructing fisherman to go to the sea area. Cyclonic storm in Sri Lanka in May 2013 claimed several lives. Original post: Natural Disasters List June 9, 2013

Update -Death toll from flooding in Sri Lanka has risen to 7. -Following Sri Lankan Disaster Management Centre, still two people are missing. Flooding caused by the cyclone Mahasen in Sri Lanka (name not used in Sri Lanka) has killed two and injured eight others, Disaster Management Center (DMC) official says. The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has warned of possible landslides in Ratnapura, Matale, Galle, Kalutara, Kurunegala, Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya and Badulla districts of Sri Lanka, Daily Mirror reports. Following Sri Lanka Meteorological Department, storm Mahasen is moving away from Sri Lanka.  The Meteorology Department has decided not to use the name “Mahasen” any longer for this cyclone. However the officials didn't give any reason behind it. The storm named "Mahasen" is after an ancient Sri Lankan king. Now this cyclone remains nameless in Sri Lanka. The name ‘Priya” would be use for the next cyclone, Meteorology Department says. Detai

Disaster Report: Contains Daily list Of Recent Natural Disasters Around The World With Detail Update Report.                                Want To Share!! Let Us Know                                          Fill this Disaster form or write in comment section below                              Keep This Page Open Or Visit Later To Get Update Report        Please start reading from lower part of the page to get detail report Recent Natural Disasters List Most Recent Disaster Report Flooding on the M9 near Stirling source BBC Flash flood in United Kingdom . The damage level is expected MINOR . Scotland area is widely affected by this flood. 27 pupils and two teachers were  rescued from Abington Primary School who were stucked in the flood water that entered the school premises. Due to bursting of River Endrick , the roads are blocked. Severe storms and flooding has left two inches of rain in this area. Areas around Inverclyde and Stirling are particularl

Disaster Report: Contains Daily list Of Recent Natural Disasters Around The World With Detail Update Report.                                  Want To Share!! Let Us Know                                          Fill this Disaster form or write in comment section below                              Keep This Page Open Or Visit Later To Get Update Report        Please start reading from lower part of the page to get detail report Recent Natural Disasters List Recent Major Disaster Alert Extreme Drought has affected States of Sonora , Chihuahua , Coahuila , Durango , Coahuila , Nuevo Leon , Guanajuato and Zacatecas in Mexico . It is expected to continue into next year. More than 450,000 cattle have died in arid pastures . The video aside by Reuters shows the worst drought condition in Mexico.Note that it is the worst drought in Mexico in last 70 years. Wild fire in the fore

Disaster Report: Contains Daily list Of Recent Natural Disasters Around The World With Detail Update Report.                                    Want To Share!! Let Us Know                                          Fill this Disaster form or write in comment section below                              Keep This Page Open Or Visit Later To Get Update Report        Please start reading from lower part of the page to get detail report Recent Natural Disasters List Recent Major Disaster Alert Extreme Drought has affected States of Sonora , Chihuahua , Coahuila , Durango , Coahuila , Nuevo Leon , Guanajuato and Zacatecas in Mexico . It is expected to continue into next year. More than 450,000 cattle have died in arid pastures . The video aside by Reuters shows the worst drought condition in Mexico.Note that it is the worst drought i

Disaster Report: Contains Daily list Of Recent Natural Disasters Around The World With Detail Update Report.                                   Want To Share!! Let Us Know                                          Fill this Disaster form or write in comment section below                              Keep This Page Open Or Visit Later To Get Update Report        Please start reading from lower part of the page to get detail report Recent Natural Disasters List Recent Earthquakes Magnitude 3.7 very shallow earthquake (@ 1 km depth) in Greece with epicenter located just below Antirrion (pop 1,261), Greece. The epicenter is 7 km SW Naupaktos (pop 13,793) and 12 km N Patrai (pop 163,360), Greece. Yesterday too similar earthquake was recorded in Greece .It will be well felt around epicenter as depth is shallow. Earlier was M 5.2 Strong Earthquake To hit Patras, Greece some days earlier. Note that Greece is one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries