Sri Lanka
People didn’t listen to evacuation call; now, not enough boats to rescue them – T.B. Sarath
People refused to evacuate to safety despite being forewarned about the present natural disaster, said deputy minister T.B. Sarath. Referring to the situation...
Flooding puts Colombo water supply at ‘significant risk,’ officials warn
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board said that rising water levels in the Kelani River could disrupt operations at the Ambatale Water...
Sri Lankan MP urges President to declare emergency
Opposition lawmaker Faiszer Mustapha has urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to declare emergency law immediately in response to the “grave natural disaster” affecting...
Sri Lanka seeks foreign help as cyclone toll hits 123
The extreme weather system has destroyed nearly 15,000 homes, sending almost 44,000 people to state-run temporary shelters, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said....
Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikrant joins Sri Lanka’s rescue effort, donates relief supplies
India’s aircraft carrier INS Vikrant will be deployed to assist Sri Lanka’s flood rescue and relief operations as the country continues to battle...
Police deploy marine units, set up hotlines for flood and landslide rescues
Sri Lanka Police have introduced a dedicated emergency contact number to support life-saving rescue operations as adverse weather continues to affect several regions,...
AKD’s old videos go viral on social media
Natural disasters and disaster management are getting foremost attention with the death toll from the present extreme weather-related incidents having reached 47. Social...
Even NPP regime could have racketeers within its ranks, says Lalkantha
Even the present government could have racketeers within its ranks, but the difference now is that no one comes forward for their rescue...
