Meeriyabedda

Meeriyabedda Landslide

Landslide is one of the main and frequently faced disasters by Sri Lanka. Meeriyabedda, located in Badulla district was struck by a major landslide on the 29th of October, 2014. The landslide which was triggered by continuous rainfall for three consecutive days, affected the workers of Koslande estate, causing immense damage to their lives and property. 16 deaths were confirmed, 192 people were believed to be missing and about 150 homes were buried. The reasons for the land slide include natural causes and unfavorable human interventions.

  • Aerial view of the landslide
    Aerial view of the Meeriyabedda landslide
  • The landslide slope
    The landslide slope
  • The landslide slope
    The landslide slope
  • damage by the landslide
    Part of the damage caused by the landslide
  • Damaged house
    Damaged house due to debris flow

Sources Text

https://www.nbro.gov.lk/images/content_image/pdf/symposia/26.pdf

Sources Pictures

https://www.jica.go.jp/srilanka/english/office/topics/c8h0vm00009e4e8s-att/150624_01.pdf

Daily rainfall hydrograph - Meeriyabedda estate
Graph credits- Jagath Gunatilake for GIS and Numerical simulation-based model for prediction of vulnerability on mountain tsunami at Meeriyabedda, Sri Lanka- Conference Paper

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