Death toll due to floods and landslides climbs to 390

Death toll due to floods and landslides climbs to 390

December 1, 2025   09:46 pm

The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 390, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed.

The highest number of deaths have been reported from the Kandy District, accounting for 88.

The DMC also confirmed that at least 352 individuals remain missing as search and relief operations continue across multiple districts.

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