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"Code Red - Climate Risks and Opportunities for Sri Lankan Businesses"
Mirissa beach to get blue flag status, which will increase by fivefold the southern province's tourism-based economy
Police announce environmental damage hotlines 1997 and 1981
Extreme hot weather may rise tomorrow and next day, avoid keeping school students outdoors in high temperatures
The lab is fully equipped to evaluate common plastic types like PET, HDPE, LDPE, PP, PVC, and PS in various forms
In 2025, Asia and the Pacific experienced a series of weather and health crises that took a heavy toll on human lives
So far 271,110 people have been affected by floods and landslides in nine districts
The DMC said 270,912 persons were hit by floods and landslides as several rivers overflowed
Pesticide regulations have contributed to one of the greatest decreases in suicide rates ever achieved in the world
Rainfall exceeding 150mm is also expected as a result of the cyclone
Police found "various fake news" posts pertaining to deforestation, a statement said.
Warning for sea areas
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It is very likely to intensify gradually into a cyclonic storm over the subsequent 72 hours.
It is very likely to intensify into deep depression within next 12 hours, it added.
Water levels are rising in Kelani, Kalu, Nilwala, Gin Rivergs and Attanagalu Oya
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The Met Department has forecast rainfall over 100mm for the Western, Sabaragamua and Central provinces.
Heavy rainfall above 100mm can be expected in several provinces, the department said.
The Western and Southern provinces will likely experience thundershowers particularly in the morning hours
Heavy rainfall up to 100mm can be expected in several parts of Sri Lanka’s Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Sou...
The United States will help Sri Lanka improve its plastic waste management efforts and further reduce any waste flows to...
The Sri Lanka Meteorological Department has warned people to be cautious of thundershowers accompanied by severe lightin...
Sri Lanka’s Attorney General Dappula de Livera has forwarded a marine environmental pollution claim of Rs 3.4 billion ...
The sun will continue to shine directly above Sri Lanka till April 14 resulting in extreme heat, even as the rest of the...
The United National Party (UNP) issued a Green Declaration today, proposing amendments to Sri Lanka’s Forest Ordinance...
The United National Party (UNP) has requested United Nations Secretary General António Guterres to ensure that Sri Lank...
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