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Sri Lanka opposition UNP calls for roadmap for COP26 climate summit outcomes

The party said that climate change is a global issue and one which threatens the progress and development of Sri Lanka.

November 9, 2021 3 min read

Sri Lanka environmental lawyer questions lack of outrage over Chinese fertilizer issue

"When there is an issue one has to stick their neck out. I wonder why many people keep mum on this matter," he said.

November 9, 2021 3 min read

Twelve dead, thousands displaced in torrential rains in Sri Lanka

The DMC said Tuesday afternoon that heavy rain will continue for the next 24 hours.

November 9, 2021 4 min read

Sri Lanka's heavy rains to intensify over next 24 hours: Met Dept

"After November 10 heavy-falls will subside, but rains will continue."

November 8, 2021 2 min read
Add value to natural resources and export them: Sri Lanka environment minister

Sri Lanka should add value to natural resources and export them, and not just as raw materials,

Lanka's Blue Whale: Eight Evolutionary Stages (Part II)

At some point, blues will inevitably fall extinct, as will we

Heavy rain and strong winds to continue

Showers and strong winds are expected to increase over the island, particularly in the Southwestern parts as the South-w...

June 10, 2019 1 min read

Sirisena's chainsaw ban won't stop deforestation

Large scale development projects which are harmful to nature must see an end in order to stop deforestation and environm...

June 7, 2019 2 min read

Showers expected to increase further

Heavy rain and winds are expected to increase further tomorrow (08) as south-west monsoon is gradually establishing over...

June 7, 2019 1 min read

Heavy rain and gusty winds expected island-wide

Showers or thundershowers will occur in the Western, Southern, Central, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces today (...

June 6, 2019 1 min read

Sri Lanka monsoon seen displacing thousands, flooding roads

ECONOMYNEXT - Up to half-a-million people could be affected as south-west monsoon rains hit Sri Lanka, triggering floods...

June 3, 2019 2 min read

Southwest Monsoon to revive today, heavy rains expected

The South-west Monsoon is expected to get activated over the island from tonight, the Department of Metrology said today...

June 3, 2019 1 min read

Strong winds across southwestern coast

Heavy rains or thundershowers together with an increase in wind speeds of up to 70-80 kmh can be expected in the southwe...

May 29, 2019 1 min read

Sri Lanka braces for monsoon, rescue teams ready

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka is bracing for the southwest monsoon rains, expected by Monday, May 27 with rescue teams ...

May 26, 2019 2 min read

Rains expected across the island today

Showers or heavy showers are expected in most parts of the island today (24), the Department of Meteorology said.

May 24, 2019 1 min read

Rains to continue in coming days

The prevailing showery conditions are expected to increase over the next few days, particularly in the south west of the...

May 22, 2019 1 min read
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Showers to increase in coming days - Met Dept

The prevailing showery conditions are expected to increase to an extent in parts of the country over the next few days, ...

May 20, 2019 1 min read

Severity of ‘FANI’ reduces, strong winds and showers to continue

Cyclonic storm ‘FANI’ is likely to move north/north-eastwards in the Bay of Bengal, which will gradually reduce its ...

May 3, 2019 1 min read

Sri Lanka warned of surging swell waves in South and Western seas from FANI

Fishermen and people living near the South and Western seas have been warned of rough seas with so-called swell waves su...

May 2, 2019 1 min read

Sri Lanka fishermen warned to stay off seas, 100-140kmph winds feared

Sri Lanka's fishermen are warned to stay off Northern and Eastern seas where wind speeds may exceed 100 kph from cycloni...

May 2, 2019 1 min read

Cyclone ‘FANI’ departs, strong winds and heavy rain continue

The "severe" cyclonic storm ‘FANI’ is moving away from Sri Lanka towards Odisha on the Indian coast, the Department ...

May 2, 2019 1 min read

Strong winds and heavy rain to continue as ‘FANI’ intensifies

Showers and winds will increase over the island over the following days as the severe cyclonic storm ‘FANI’ continue...

April 30, 2019 1 min read

Heavy rain forecast over Sri Lanka from cyclone

ECONOMYNEXT – Heavy rains have been forecast over parts of Sri Lanka from the influence of a cyclone in the Bay o...

April 29, 2019 2 min read

Fishermen advised not to venture out to sea

The Department of Meteorology advises fishermen not to venture out to deep and swallow seas due to prevailing weather co...

April 29, 2019 1 min read

Strong winds and heavy rain expected as ‘FANI’ intensifies

Strong winds and heavy showers are expected all over the island today (29) and tomorrow as the cyclonic storm FANI (pron...

April 29, 2019 1 min read

Biodiversity Sri Lanka helps small business comply with conservation measures

ECONOMYNEXT – Biodiversity Sri Lanka has begun working with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to strengthen kno...

March 25, 2019 1 min read