SPECIAL REPORT ISSUE 02
Date released: 27 May 2017 at 1600hrs
Disaster Management Centre
GLIDE # : FL-2017-000057-LKA | May 2017
Ministry of Disaster Management
The Southwest monsoon has established over the country bringing in
heavy rainfall since 25 May 2017 to South, South-western and Western
regions.
Flooding was caused due to intensive rain received on 25th and 26th
of May 2017 (i.e 553mm in Kukuleganga, in Kalutara followed by 495.5
in Weeraketiya and 348mm in Ratnapura)
ESTIMATED FLOOD RISK BASED ON HISTORICAL DATA
Kandy
Gampaha
Kegalle
NuwaraEliya
Colombo
a
Ratnapura
Kalutara
Galle
Matara
Hambantota
HIGHLIGHTS
230,571
56,529
People affected Families affected
119 Safty shelters
in 7 Districts
100
Deaths
91
People missing
34
Injured
27,054 Individuals in shelters
5,440 Families in shelters
Adverse weather conditions affecting 230,571 individuals of 56,529 families in 14 districts
(Ratnapura, Kalutara, Galle, Hambantota, Kegalle, Gampaha, Matara, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Colombo, Mulaitivu, Vavuniya, Kandy, Matale)
Five major river basins (Kalani, Kalu, Gin, Nilwala and Attanagalu) are flooded in several
places. Latest update of the Department of Irrigation shows flood levels in Baddegama,
Putupaula are still rising and readings at all other upstream river gauges show receding
water levels. Flood level in Nagalagam street of the Kelani river basin still remains at minor
flood level.
Met services has advised that rain will “continue” until first week of June. Thus monsoonal
rains and windy conditions will continue over South-western areas. Within the past 24 hrs;
fairly heavy showers reported in Sabaragamuwa areas (Ratnapura - 69.5 mm).
Landslide rescue and relief efforts have hindered due to the continuation of rain.
Fairly strong winds at times (up to 60-70 kmph) can be expected in sea areas off the coast
extending from Kankasanturei to Galle. The Met department has advised the naval and
fishing communities to be vigilant during next 48 hrs.
District and divisional administration services are actively engaged in the response & relief
operation at local level with the support of Disaster Management Coordination units
Tri-forces and Police are conducting Search and Rescue operations in the affected areas.
SL Air Force has deployed 6 MI-17 and 3 Bell 212, 2 Bell 412 choppers in Molkawa, Pahiyangala, Bulathsinhala, Neluwa, Hiniduma areas. So far they have rescued 25 stranded people,
while SL Navy has deployed 44 teams in Galle, Hambantota, Matara, Kalutara, Colombo,
Ratnapura and Gampaha districts for rescues efforts and so far rescued 1,261 people.
SL Army has deployed 1,028 personnel affected areas for search and rescue operations
Power outage reported in Ratnapura, Eheliyagoda, Kahawatta, Embilipitiya, Ruwanwella,
Avissawella, Bulathsinhala areas following feeders switched off as a safety measure.
OVERVIEW
Tri-Forces and Police mobilized in these areas currently conducting Search and Rescue
and evacuations (in Galle, Kalutara, Matara and Hambantota districts).
NBRO, DMC, Department of Irrigation and Asia-Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management
(A-PAD) will complete an aerial reconnaissance to assess the current situation and determine the potential impact of further rainfall
3 Spill gates have been opened in Kukuleganga Hydro-Power Reservoir inundating Molkawa, Galahitiya, Ihalawelgama, Veyangalla, Kudaligama, Paragoda, Dambala junction,
and Baduraliya town.
24hr Satellite rainfall estimate:
26-27 May, GSMAP JAXA
Latest Satellite Imagery- CIMSS USA
SUMMARY SITUATION UPDATE 27 MAY 2017, 0800HRS:
District
Affected
Families
Impact
People
Deaths
Missing
Injured
Displaced People
Kegalle
1,437
5,250
2
2
6
2,261
Rathnapura
4,815
18,031
47
-
2
4,844
Kaluthara
8606
37,492
37
72
22
4,829
Gampaha
4,41
19,535
2
-
1
7127
*
6,003
11
17
-
*
Hambanthota
1,860
4,405
1
-
-
-
Galle
32,215
128,047
-
-
2
1,218
7
31
-
-
1
-
2,672
10,849
-
-
-
772
Kandy
9
40
-
-
-
-
Batticaloa
4
20
-
-
-
Trincomalee
206
696
Vavuniya
31
102
Mullaitivu
26
70
56,529
230,571
34
27,054
Matara
Matale
Colombo
TOTAL
100
-
91
* – Not Available
Affected
Landslide
Distrcts Impact
by Severe
Areas
weather
South-West
situation
monsoon 2017
Affected people
Jaffna
Jaffna
0 - 1,000
1,000 - 5,000
Jaffna
5,000 above
Kilinochchi
Mullaitivu
100 Death
91 Missing
230,571 Affected
70 Affected
Mannar
Vavuniya
Mannar
102 Affected
Trincomalee
Anuradhapura
696 Affected
Polonnaruwa
Puttalam
Kurunegala
Batticaloa
Matale
20 Affected
31 Affected
2 Death
Kandy
40 Affected
2 Missing
5,250 Affected
Gampaha
2 Death
19,535 Affected
Kegalle
NuwaraEliya
10,849 Affected
Ampara
Badulla
Colombo
Monaragala
Ratnapura
Kalutara
37 Death
72 Missing
37,492 Affected
47 Death
18,031 Affected
Hambantota
Galle
128,047 Affected
Matara
11 Death
17 Missing
6,003Affected
Source: DMC and NDRC
1 Death
4,405 Affected
PREPAREDNESS:
Emergency Response Committee met on May 23rd to discuss preparation at national level.
Letter sent to all districts on 24th May alerting possible flash flood risks to Gin River (Galle), Kalu River (Ratnapura to
Kalutara), Nilwala River (Matara) and Kelani River (Colombo) and to pay special attention to cutting failures and
landslides in the areas. The letter also requests the district DMCs to keep all search and rescue teams on standby
and to create awareness among the public on threats related to lightning.
NBRO alerted 10 high landslide risk Districts requesting people to be vigilant
Southern and Sabaragamuwa Provinces were alerted through print and electronic media for possible emergency
situation
24th May: Navy removed sand bund constructed across the Kelani river at Ambatale water intake by National Water
Supply and Drainage Board to ease the heavy water flow.
HUMANITARIAN NEEDS
All the relevant officials are conducting operations on the ground and Tri-Forces conducting Search and Rescue.
Humanitarian requirement has been estimated based on the information received from the DMC & NDRSC.
Request for Relief Items
National Disaster Relief Services Centre, Emergency Flood Relief Programme - 26 May 2017
S/N
Items
1 Drinking water
Recommended Specifications
Bottled water 5 liter or above only
Required amounts of non-food relief items
2 Bed Sheet
Bed linen 90" X 65" or above
3 Blanket
4 Sleeping mattress - Foldable
5 Generator
(2 kv - 5kv)
6 Gum boots
Medium and large
7 Life Jackets
8 Mats
9 Mobile Toilets
Amount needed Available Gap
25,000
0 25,000
25,000
25,000
30,000
80
14,000
500
50,000
250
175
81
428
-
24,825
25,000
29,919
80
13,572
500
50,000
250
25,000
4,000
8,000
500
586
300
24,500
3,414
7,700
1,400
1,750
25,000
-
1,400
1,750
25,000
16 Umbrella
1,500
-
1,500
17
18
19
20
1,200
2,000
600
8,000
26
-
1,174
2,000
600
8,000
8,000
-
8,000
25,000
15,000
7,500
7,500
-
25,000
15,000
7,500
7,500
10 Mosquito Net
11 Rain coats
12 Tarpaulin
13 Tent
14 Torch with batteries
15 Bath towels
Large and small
(6m x 4m)
(family (10 ft - 12ft)
Hurricane lamps (Lantans)
Match-box / lighters
Flash lights
Female sanitary packs
21 Male/female undergarments
Cotton (small, medium and large)
22
23
24
25
Medium and Large
Small
Cotton
Small, medium, large and extra-large
Rubber slipper
Rubber slipper
Baby clothes
Baby diapers
* BASED ON THE IMPACT ANALYSIS AND PAST EXPERIENCE THE NUMBER OF ITEMS HAVE BEEN ESTIMATED