Sri Lanka – 6 Dead, Thousands Displaced as Heavy Rain Continues
The ongoing flood situation in Sri Lanka has worsened, with over 167,000 people now affected across 21 districts in the country. Heavy rain in Sri Lanka brought by the North-East…
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Sri Lanka – 3 Dead, Hundreds Displaced After Floods and Landslides
At least 3 people have died after heavy rain triggered a landslide in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. The landslide occurred in Walapane, about 17 km north east of…
Sri Lanka – Floods and Landslides Leave 5 Dead
Disaster officials in Sri Lanka report that at least 5 people have died after heavy rainfall, lightning strikes, floods and landslides in several provinces of the country. Disaster Management Centre…
Sri Lanka – Floods and Landslides Leave 1 Dead and 15,000 Displaced
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Sri Lanka reports that at least 1 person has died and almost 80,000 affected by heavy rain, landslides and floods after a storm swept…
Sri Lanka – Over 100,000 Affected by Floods After Days of Heavy Rain
Severe weather in Sri Lanka from late December has affected over 125,000 people. At least 2 people died and 5 were injured according to Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Agency. The…
India and Sri Lanka – Tropical Cyclone Gaja
Tropical cyclone Gaja formed over the Bay of Bengal on 10 November moving west-south-west offshore towards southern India and northern Sri Lanka. Gaja made landfall between Nagapattinam and Vedaranniyam towns…
Sri Lanka – Floods and Storms Leave 9 Dead and 5,000 Displaced
At least 9 people have died and around 5,000 displaced in Sri Lanka after a period of heavy rain and storms which have caused flooding, landslides and wind damage. According…
As Sand Mining Grows, Asia’s Deltas Are Sinking, Water Experts Warn
STOCKHOLM, Sept 21 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Sand mining from rivers is depriving many low-lying Asian deltas of the sediment they need to maintain themselves, raising the risk of worsening…
As Rains Lash Sri Lanka, Warnings Arrive on Time
Weather and disaster offices have for years faced criticism for a lack of flood early warnings – but that is changing this year, experts say. MARAWILA, Sri Lanka, June 6…
Sri Lanka – 12 Dead, 27,000 Displaced as Floods Worsen
Over 80,000 people have now been affected by floods in Sri Lanka, according to disaster management officials. More heavy rain has fallen since the flooding began on 20 May and…
Colombo’s Wetlands Float to Top of Flood Prevention Plan
BADDAGANA, Sri Lanka (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – On the surface, Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo looks like any other fast-growing South Asian city, with buildings stretching as far as the eye…
Sri Lanka – Deadly Storm Dumps 350mm of Rain in 24 Hours
A storm that swept across several parts of Sri Lanka between 20 and 21 May, 2018, caused flash floods in several areas, with Southern, Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces the worst…
Sri Lanka – Thousands Hit by Floods in Galle and Kalutara
Heavy rain and flash floods in Sri Lanka affected areas Galle and Kalutara Districts on 12 May, 2018. As much as 166 mm of rain was recorded in Galle in…
With Pumps and Canals, Sri Lanka’s Capital Moves to Cut Worsening Flood Risk
As extreme rainfall increases as a result of climate change, Colombo is moving to keep itself above the floodwater tide. COLOMBO, March 1 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – When heavy rain…
NASA Gets a Final Look at Tropical Cyclone Ockhi’s Rainfall
Tropical Cyclone Ockhi is quickly weakening in the Arabian Sea and is expected to dissipate on Dec. 6 when it makes landfall in northwestern India. The Global Precipitation Measurement mission…
Sri Lanka – Floods, Rain and Strong Winds Leave 13 Dead and 5,000 Displaced
At least 13 people have died, 1 is missing and 61 injured in Sri Lanka since 29 November, 2017 after severe weather including strong winds and heavy rain brought by…
