Sri Lanka closes some schools as heavy rains trigger floods and mudslides, killing 7

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

Fourteen people were killed and five others injured in a landslide that buried worshippers at a monastery in Ethiopia's northern Amhara region, the head of the diocese

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

Flood Advisory issued by NWS Albuquerque office on Aug. 3, 2026, 5:30 p.m.  USA Today

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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