The Disaster Management Centre released the latest situation report at 5.00 pm on December 14.
It said 6,163 houses were fully damaged, while 112,171 houses suffered partial damage across multiple districts.
According to the report:
- 1,344,898 people from 385,093 families have been affected so far.
- Authorities confirmed 644 deaths, while 183 people remain missing following floods and landslides linked to Cyclone Ditwah.
- Kandy District recorded the highest number of fully destroyed houses at 2,012. Puttalam District reported 632 fully damaged houses.
- Nuwara Eliya, Kurunegala, and Badulla also reported extensive housing losses.
- Authorities have set up 766 safety centres to accommodate displaced families.
- As of the latest update, 22,638 families, totaling 70,359 people, remain in these centres.
- Nuwara Eliya District recorded the highest number of displaced persons, with 19,750 people housed in safety centres.
- Badulla followed with 19,409, while 17,437 people remain displaced in Kandy District.
The Disaster Management Centre said search and rescue operations continue with support from district authorities, the tri-forces, and other agencies.
Officials urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain alert as adverse weather conditions persist.
Authorities said priority attention is being given to districts facing recurring weather threats. Local administrations have stepped up monitoring in landslide-prone and flood-risk areas, especially where ground saturation remains high after continuous rainfall.
Officials noted that early-warning mechanisms remain active in vulnerable communities. Emergency response teams have strengthened coordination with local officers to ensure faster evacuations if conditions worsen. Public announcements continue through district-level communication channels.
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Last modified: December 14, 2025
