[8] Sri Lanka is reported to have been identified as the second most vulnerable nation in the world after Puerto Rico which is prone to climatic changes due to the effects of global warming.
Areas in the Galle District such as Imaduwa, Akmeemana, Ambalangoda, Yakkalamulla, Baddegama, Welvita, Divithura, Boppe Padala, Gonapinuwela and Kadawath Sathara were severely affected due to floods.
Kirinda, Dickwella, Thihagoda, Welpitiya, Divinuwara, Hakmana, Athuraliya, Akuressa, Kamburupitiya, Kotupola, Malimbada and Pitabeddara in the Matara District were also adversely affected due to heavy rainfall.
[5] The schools located in Galle and Matara Districts were closed for two days from 24–25 September following the bad weather situation.
The airport road in Katunayake was also covered with flood waters The Ministry of Education proposed the GCE A/L practical examinations which are to be conducted in those affected areas to be postponed and rescheduled.