Disaster Alert: Extreme Weather in Sri Lanka

Floods caused by heavy rainfall were reported on August 1, 2022 across the Central Province of Sri Lanka, resulting in casualties. Schools in the impacted area have been closed for the time being. Train services and road transportation were also disrupted. Red flag warnings for heavy rainfall and strong winds have been issued for August 3rd and 4th across central-western and southern Sri Lanka, including the affected districts. Our Child Development Centers (CDCs) in Hatton cluster are heavily affected by the weather conditions. Our CDC facilitators are working closely with CDCs to gather details of the affected participants and households. We plan to provide essential support by closely monitoring the situation. Please rest assured that we will notify you as soon as possible if your child is affected in any way.

Please pray for the affected participants and their families.

Weather conditions have slightly improved in the past two days in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Although heavy rains have ceased, strong winds and rain showers are expected to continue over the western slopes of the central hills. Compassion Sri Lanka is continuing to collect information about the participants who have been affected by the floods, wind and landslides. We will be supporting those participants through disaster relief funds.

Please continue to pray for the affected participants who have been affected.

Weather conditions have improved and the heavy showers have ceased. To date, 29 participants and their families have been affected by the extreme weather in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. The Compassion Sri Lanka National Office and the Child Development Centers (CDCs) are continuing to provide support as needed.

Please continue to pray for the affected participants who have been affected.