Sri Lanka - Severe weather and floods (media, Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka) (ECHO Daily Flash of 15 May 2026)

Country: Sri Lanka Source: European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations Over the past few days, severe weather and flooding have been affecting Sri Lanka, causing fatalities, displacement and extensive damage. Media reports dated 15 May indicate two deaths – one each in Batticaloa (Eastern Province) and Jaffna (Northern Province) – and the displacement of 1 310 people to eight temporary shelters. In total, around 4 000 individuals have b