Five-Star Hotel in Sri Lanka under water – Guests are safe!

Cyclone continues to cause Havoc in Sri Lanka – Five Star Hotel Under Water

Five Star Hotel Mahaweli Reach in Sri Lanka, a luxury property situated in the hill capital of Kandy, has been submerged due to severe flooding.

The hotel, located along the banks of the Mahaweli River—Sri Lanka’s longest river—was forced into an emergency situation this morning as water levels continued to rise rapidly.

This development follows the red-level flood alert issued by authorities on 27 November 2025 for the entire Mahaweli River Basin after days of continuous heavy rainfall.

The Central Province, including the city of Kandy, has been hit particularly hard by the worsening conditions.

Mahaweli Reach Hotel, well known for its riverside setting, is currently inundated but all guests are reported to be safe.

Current Status of the Disaster

Sri Lanka is experiencing one of its most devastating weather emergencies in recent history.

The death toll has risen to 69, and the government has begun seeking international assistance for relief operations.

Key disruptions across the country include:

Power outages affecting many regions, leaving entire communities in darkness.

Telecommunication failures, causing severe communication breakdowns.

Damaged road networks, with several routes destroyed or inaccessible.

Thousands of homes submerged, while many others have suffered structural damage.

Widespread closure of schools and all public and private workplaces.

Landslides, which continue to pose a major threat as saturated soil collapses across hilly areas.

Severe agricultural losses, with paddy fields, vegetable farms, and fruit crops heavily damaged.

Rivers across the island under extreme pressure, swelling further due to relentless rainfall and rising upstream water levels.