Flood Situation and Relief Assistance – Sri Lanka

As you are aware heavy rains in Sri Lanka at present have killed at least 16 people, and more that 130,000 people are affected in 20 Districts as of today. Flooding and subsequent potential landslide threat has forced the evacuation of people in low-lying areas. Four main rives have reached flood levels, while four districts are on "red alert" for possible landslides. Spill gates of many reservoirs had been opened across the island.

 

138,292 people (35,129 families) have been affected by now. Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources and Disaster management together with Security Forces personnel are engaged in relief work.

 

You may contribute towards the flood relief work conducted by the National Disaster Relief Service Center and financial contributions could be sent directly to following Account;

 

Disaster Relief account No: 7040171

Bank of Ceylon, Torrington Square

Ministry of Disaster Management