Health action in crises

Sri Lanka

Heavy rains, floods and landslides in Sri Lanka

11 February 2011 -- As of 10 February, 1 191 275 people in 18 districts have been affected by the floods and landslides. People have started to return as water is receding. Some locations, however, continue to be inaccessible. Assistance has been focused on providing clean water, non‐food items, food, basic common shelters and health services. Several roads continue to be inundated with flood waters, challenging assistance including health services accessibility.