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Sri Lanka, the country that's known to be a teardrop in the Indian Ocean, has a hot climate all year round and the only difference is the dry season and the wet season. January to…

Just weeks before massive floods in Sri Lanka killed more than 80 people and forced around 300,000 to leave their homes, MapAction and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) worked with the Government of Sri…

Highlights Over 340,000 people are severely affected by torrential rains, induced floods and landslides in 22 districts of Sri Lanka. WFP is planning an emergency operation (EMOP) to provide immediate cash assistance for 10,000 severely food insecure…

STORY HIGHLIGHTS Wetlands currently cover about 20 square kilometres of the Colombo Metropolitan Area, but they have been degraded and lost at a rate of 1.2% (58 acres) per year. Their loss results in a proportional decrease in…

The distribution of readymade school uniform to children affected in the recent floods in the Colombo region was carried out by Sri Lanka Army on Wednesday (15th June 2015). Parts of areas around Colombo and several other…

Ministry of Health has started a service to offer counselling and other psychological assistance to the victims of the recent natural disasters, despite the low demand for such assistance. “We thank people for following medical advice and…

Highlights From 14-20 May, Sri Lanka received heavy rainfall due to atmospheric disturbances and the formation of Tropical Cyclone Roanu. On 15-16 May, some parts of the country received the highest rainfall for the season. On 27 May,…

Highlights Tropical Storm Roanu that struck Sri Lanka on 15 May 2016 caused severe flooding and numerous landslides, particularly in the west of the country. According to the Government of Sri Lanka Disaster Management Centre, 301,602 people have…

Mahieash Johnney, Sri Lanka Red Cross @mahieash Almost two weeks have passed since a tropical depression in the Bay of Bengal brought heavy rains and flooding to much of Sri Lanka. In the central hill country, the…

Singapore, 26 May 2016 – The two-men response team from Singapore Red Cross has arrived in Sri Lanka, to join the relief work of Sri Lanka Red Cross for Cyclone Roanu. Comprising Charis Chan, Head International…