First published 9/18/2026, 5:32:15 PM · Last updated 9/27/2026, 6:49:30 PM

Green flood alert in Sri Lanka

A flood began in Sri Lanka on 2026-09-14 and lasted until 2026-09-16 (last update). The event occurred near coordinates 7.214308, 80.6400801. Reported impacts: 0 deaths and 25 displaced. Alert level: Green. Source: GDACS (published 2026-09-16T05:56:43Z).

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, environment-and-climate

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Although no fatalities were reported and displacement was limited, the flood affected local communities and may have disrupted transport, services, or livelihoods in the immediate area. The Green alert indicates lower current severity but local conditions could still require assistance or monitoring.

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Green flood alert in Sri Lanka

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