2014 Badulla landslide
At 7:30 am on 29 October 2014, a landslide struck the Sri Lanka district of Badulla, killing at least 16 people and leaving an estimated 200 missing. The landslide was triggered by monsoon rains, and occurred at about 7:30 AM local time.
Aftermath of the landslide | |
Date | 29 October 2014 |
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Time | 7:30 am (local time) |
Location | Koslanda, Haldummulla, Sri Lanka |
Cause | Landslide due to heavy rain |
Deaths | 16 (confirmed) |
Missing | 192 |
Property damage | 150 houses destroyed, infrastructure damage |
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