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Samanti Kulatilake Associate Professor of Biological Anthropology at Mount Royal University, Canada to speak
The week ended on September 15 saw 1027 suspected dengue cases reported in 23 districts
DMC has repeatedly warned about landslides due to heavy rains
The general public has been advised to be vigilant.
Sri Lanka sees sudden heavy rains after low-level atmospheric disturbance in vicinity
Sri Lanka sees heavy rains after low-level atmospheric disturbance in vicinity
Heavy rainfall exceeding 75-100 mm can be expected in Sabaragamu, Western, Uva and North Western Provinces
Kodippili said water levels of several rivers are rising due to the continuous rain.
The Met Dept issued a red warning on Monday August 01 for strong winds and rough seas in several areas.
The FRED will engage in promotional activities on sustainable technology as well as policy and technical guidance
Social Learning and Cooperation Go Deep
The department has warned against fishing and naval activities in these sea areas within the next 24 hours.
People evacuated to relief centres
Media reports showed long queues still in Badulla, Polonnaruwa, Nuwara Eliya and Hatan areas.
People living in hilly areas and using those advised to be vigilant
The company wants to double its already existing 480 waste plastic collection centres.
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Some 82 properties have been partially damaged due to floods.
Kodippili asked that residents in these areas, especially around the Kalu Ganga (river), be extremely vigilant.
Lanka’s Deadliest Mammal: No Apex Predator but misbranded for sloth.
On climate change impacts, and possible solutions,
"There can be very heavy showers or thundershowers, strong winds gusting up to 60 kilometres per hour."
Meanwhile, an Australian law firm named Spark Helmore is advising the government on environmental damage claims.
"Overseas laboratories have been directed to analyse the biological samples of oceanic life and other samples."
According to the statement, 1,558 families have been resettled under the programme so far.
In deep with Lanka’s Bottlenose buddies.
Opposition parties have claimed that Sri Lanka has seen alarming levels of deforestation in recent months.
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