Heavy rains flood Sandema, cut off roads and inundate homes

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.

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

Sri Lanka closes some schools as heavy rains trigger floods and mudslides, killing 5  AP News

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

Water levels in Muvattupuzha and Thodupuzha rivers continued to remain above warning range on Tuesday morning, though the levels were receding

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Six persons were rescued after a landslide triggered by heavy rains and thunderstorms blocked a road in Salcedo town, local disaster officials reported Sunday. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of Salcedo said it received a report that several individuals w

New York City officials warned residents of heavy rainfall and flooding potential, advising travel restrictions and precautions for basement dwellers.

New York City was walloped by heavy rain during Monday’s morning commute.

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.

At least two people have been killed and eight injured after torrential rain triggered flooding

Heavy rains lashed Kerala on Saturday, causing landslides and widespread flooding. Six people died in rain-related incidents, with several others rescued from affected areas. Authorities launched large-scale rescue and evacuation operations, setting up numerous relief camps for displaced residents. Landslides and flood