Bridge Washed Away, Mudslides Block Nagaland Roads Amid Heavy Rain

Bridge washed away and mudslide disrupt roads in Nagaland, prompting traffic advisory.

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — A portion of the Suyo–Cervantes Road in Barangay Urzadan, in Suyo, Ilocos Sur, was rendered impassable to all types of vehicles on Wednesday after a landslide blocked the roadway amid heavy rains. As of 1:05 p.m., authorities reported that landslide debris had completely obstructed the road,

Torrential rains and flooding have damaged 129 houses and forced the evacuation of nearly 3,500 people, officials say.

Floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rains have left at least seven people dead in Sri Lanka ‘s tea-growing mountainous regions, forcing the closure of some schools, officials said on Tuesday.

The exact extent of the damage can be assessed only after floodwaters completely recede in the worst-affected areas, says PWD Minister P.K. Basheer

Sri Lanka has closed schools in its tea-growing mountainous regions as heavy rains triggered floods and mudslides that left seven people dead and three injured, officials say

Sri Lanka closes schools as floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rains kill 7  AP News

An overnight heavy downpour has caused flooding in parts of Sandema in the Builsa North Municipality of the Upper East Region, disrupting movement and leaving some residents counting their losses.

Nearly 2,000 people have been evacuated.

SRI LANKA closed schools in its tea-growing mountainous regions on Tuesday as heavy rains lashed the country and triggered floods and mudslides that left five people dead and three wounded, officials said.

People walk across a mud-covered road following heavy rain in Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka, on Aug 4, 2026. (Photo: AP) 04 Aug 2026 04:52PM (Updated: 04 Aug 2026 05:01PM) COLOMBO: Sri Lanka closed schools in its tea-growing mountainous regions on Tuesday (Aug 4) as heavy rains triggered floods and mudslides that left five p

Mudslides and floods are among the most destructive natural disasters, causing severe damage to lives and property in Sri Lanka every year.

Sri Lanka has closed schools in its tea-growing mountainous regions as heavy rains triggered floods and mudslides that left five people dead and three wounded, officials say

The death toll in rain-related incidents rose to 11 by Sunday, and nearly 7,700 people were evacuated to around 275 relief camps across Kerala, a state government minister said.