Rapports

Returns have continued at a steady pace since the accelerated resettlement process commenced in October 2009, with 236,755 people released from camps as of 20 May. Of this total, 142,772 have returned to their districts of origin, while 92,791…

During the recent flood Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) with wider involvement of branches of Gampaha, Colombo,Colombo City , Kalutara, Galle, and Puttalam districts, and the active participation of volunteers has spent nearly Rs.10 million for various relief…

In May, 2009, the Government of Sri Lanka declared victory over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE). The LTTE was a rebel group fighting for what they called a separate homeland for the Tamil people. The Sri Lankan…

Key Messages - Prices of rice and wheat significantly decreased in recent months however they are still much higher than pre-food crisis levels. - The political situation has stabilized and the government in collaboration with UNHCR is supporting the return of refugees…

IOM is delivering tents, tarpaulins and other relief items to thousands of people affected by ongoing flooding, rain and landslides in 13 of the country's 25 districts. "We have now transported 1,348 family tents to southern districts, Colombo and Gampaha…

at 1200 hrs GLIDE: FL-2010-000092-LKA Situation Since Friday, 14 May 2010, heavy pre-monsoon rains along with lightning, thunder storms have resulted in flash floods, high levels of water, strong wind, landslides due to heavy rain and incidents in 13 of the 25…

Sanitation equipment was handed over to the flood affected people in the Ratnapura District under the patronage of Minister W.D.J. Seneviratne. The value of the equipment handed over through the Disaster Management Centre was 700,000 rupees. Relief supplies were distributed…

GLIDE n=B0 FL-2010-000092-LKA 24 May 2010 This bulletin is being issued for information only, and reflects the current situation and details available at this time. The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, with the support of the International Federation of Red Cross…

at 1200 hrs GLIDE: FL-2010-000092-LKA Situation Since Friday, 14 May 2010, heavy pre-monsoon rains along with lightning, thunder storms have resulted in flash floods, high levels of water, strong wind, landslides due to heavy rain and incidents in 14 of the…

. SITUATION OVERVIEW & HIGHLIGHTS Return update - Approximately 20,600 IDPs were released / returned during May mostly from Menik Farm and, to a lesser extent, from host families. As of 20 May, 60,900 IDPs await resettlement in Menik Farm. -…