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Sunday, November 30, 2025

Sri Lanka Situation Update: Affected Families: 309,607, Deaths 334, Missing 370

 

1. Reporting Period and Scope

  • The report covers the period from 16 November 2025, 06:00 to 30 November 2025, 18:00.
  • It provides an island-wide summary of disaster impacts, focusing on floods, landslides, and related emergencies.

2. Overall Impact Summary

  • Affected Families: 309,607
  • Affected Individuals: 1,118,929
  • Deaths: 334
  • Missing Persons: 370
  • Number of Safe Centres: 1,494
  • Families in Safe Centres: 55,747
  • Individuals in Safe Centres: 196,790 [Situation…2025.11.30 | PDF]

3. District-wise Impact

  • The most affected districts include Gampaha, Colombo, Puttalam, Badulla, and Kandy.
  • Gampaha: Highest number of affected individuals (236,498) and families (62,728).
  • Colombo: 218,123 individuals and 52,939 families affected.
  • Puttalam: 135,922 individuals and 36,098 families affected.
  • Badulla: 32,760 individuals and 7,973 families affected, with 71 deaths (the highest in a single district).
  • Kandy: 36,765 individuals and 10,873 families affected, with 88 deaths. [Situation…2025.11.30 | PDF]

4. Casualties and Missing Persons

  • Highest Death Toll: Badulla (71), Kandy (88), Nuwara Eliya (68), Kurunegala (37).
  • Missing Persons: Notable numbers in Badulla (53), Kandy (150), and Kurunegala (35). [Situation…2025.11.30 | PDF]

5. Safe Centres and Evacuations

  • Safe centres have been established across all affected districts.
  • Gampaha and Colombo have the highest numbers of families and individuals in safe centres.
  • The report details the number of centres, families, and individuals per district. [Situation…2025.11.30 | PDF]

6. Recent Incidents (30 November 2025)

  • Puttalam: Air Force helicopter crash, several flood-related deaths.
  • Colombo: Multiple flood rescues, evacuations in several areas.
  • Kurunegala: Landslides and floods, with ongoing rescue and evacuation operations.
  • Kegalle: Landslides and house inundations, with military and police involvement in rescues.
  • Trincomalee, Gampaha, Matale, Badulla: Various flood and landslide incidents, with evacuations and warnings issued. [Situation…2025.11.30 | PDF]

7. Flood and Landslide Warnings

  • Critical Flood Warnings issued for:
    • Lower Mahaweli River Basin
    • Deduru Oya Basin
    • Maha Oya Basin
    • Gal Oya Basin
    • Kelani River Basin
    • Kalu River Basin
    • Mundeni Aru Basin
  • Landslide Warnings for high-risk areas in Badulla, Colombo, Galle, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matale, Monaragala, Nuwara Eliya, and Ratnapura districts. [Situation…2025.11.30 | PDF]

8. Water Levels and Infrastructure

  • Major rivers are at or above alert levels in several locations.
  • Numerous roads and bridges are submerged or impassable, especially in Ampara, Monaragala, Anuradhapura, and Puttalam districts.
  • Many sluice gates of reservoirs and tanks have been opened to manage excess water. [Situation…2025.11.30 | PDF]

9. Military and Rescue Operations

  • The military, police, and Air Force are actively involved in rescue and relief operations.
  • Deployment of boats, helicopters, and ground teams for evacuations and supply delivery.
  • Specific deployments are listed for each district, including the number of personnel and equipment. [Situation…2025.11.30 | PDF]

 

10. Weather Forecast

  • Continued heavy rainfall is expected, with warnings for further flooding and landslides.
  • The report includes meteorological updates and forecasts for the coming days. [Situation…2025.11.30 | PDF]

Key Insights

  • The disaster has had a widespread and severe impact across Sri Lanka, with significant loss of life, displacement, and infrastructure damage.
  • The response involves coordinated efforts from multiple agencies, with ongoing risks due to weather conditions.
  • The situation remains dynamic, with continued monitoring and response required.

The Full Report:Situation Summary Report at 1800hrs on 2025.11.30

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