Sri Lanka shuts schools as floods and mudslides kill 7

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.

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

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

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