| Event: | EP Epidemic |
| Number: | 2026-000085 |
| Country: | LKA Sri Lanka |
| Location: | Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, and Central provinces, especially
in the Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kandy, Galle, Matara,
and Ratnapura districts |
| Date (YMD): | 2026-6-16 |
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| Information Source: | Sri Lanka Red Cross, Ministry of Health, National Dengue Control Unit |
| Comments: | A significant dengue outbreak in Sri Lanka in May-June 2026, driven by heavy rains, monsoon onset, and localized flooding, led to a ~30% increase in cases—from 25,082 to over 35,000 by early June. The most affected areas include Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, and Central provinces, particularly Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kandy, Galle, Matara, and Ratnapura. As of Epidemiological Week 22, 19 deaths have been reported (CFR 0.06%). |
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