Safe Nuwara Eliya
Disaster Management
Preparedness, response and recovery efforts for natural disasters across the Nuwara Eliya District.
Cartographic GIS Intelligence
Official Disaster & Hazard Maps
Official spatial impact analyses, flood inundation extents, and landslide susceptibility zonation maps prepared by the Disaster Management Centre & NBRO.
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Satellite Inundation Extent
Scale 1:110,00026-02-2026
Disaster Management Centre (DMC) / ESA
Flood Impact on Nuwara Eliya District due to 'Ditwah' Cyclone
Inundation extent derived from European Space Agency (ESA) Sentinel-1 satellite radar data following adverse weather from Cyclonic Storm Ditwah.
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Incident Mapping & Distribution
Scale 1:110,00026-02-2026
National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) / DMC
Spatial Distribution of Landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah
Verified incident locations of landslides across Nuwara Eliya Divisional Secretariats compiled by the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO).
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Hazard Susceptibility Zonation
Scale 1:110,0002026
Mitigation, Research & Development Division / DMC / NBRO
Landslide Risk Zones in Nuwara Eliya District
Multi-tier hazard risk classification (High, Moderate, Low) across all Divisional Secretariat and Grama Niladhari divisions.
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Flood Vulnerability Zonation
Scale 1:110,0002026
Disaster Management Centre (DMC)
Flood Risk Zones in Nuwara Eliya District
Comprehensive flood vulnerability map categorizing High, Moderate, and Low inundation susceptibility zones in highland basins and river valleys.
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Official Reference Base Map
Scale 1:104,00026-02-2026
Survey Department, Sri Lanka / DMC
Nuwara Eliya District Administrative & Topographic Base Map
Official administrative boundaries, road network, police stations, schools, and helipad emergency infrastructure prepared by the Survey Department.
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Hazard Management
Key Hazard Profiles & Preparedness
Drought Risk Areas
While the district receives frequent rainfall, certain areas experience water shortages during dry seasons, affecting agriculture and drinking water supply.
Preparedness & Resilience
Flood Risk Areas
Intense monsoon rains cause river overflows and flash floods, affecting low-lying areas.
Preparedness & Resilience
Landslide Risk Areas
Due to heavy rainfall and steep slopes, landslides are a significant threat, especially in areas like Nuwara Eliya town, Hatton, and Maskeliya.
Preparedness & Resilience
Situation reports
Situation
District-level verified incident impact analytics
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