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Rains to intensify in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces
The cyclone destroyed the fences, increasing elephant contact with humans and exacerbated the elephant-human con
The Indian relief team also operated a field hospital in the area
Ditwah was a first level cyclone, but it moved slowly and it was difficult to predict its path at first
"We have to limit water supply now to avoid a worst case scenario."
Cloudy skies are expected over most parts of the island.
Swine fever is totally fatal for the animals of the porcine family
BBNJ establishes robust framework for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity
Training of diplomats, training on disaster risk reduction and crisis management and use of geo-information technology
The funding will benefit over 37,000 people in some of the hardest-hit areas in the eastern and northern provinces,
Bond yields rose
SAARC Inter-Governmental Expert Group on Climate Change met in Colombo this week
Depression expected to cross Tamil Nadu coast on November 30 after passing by Sri Lanka's North on November 29
Very heavy showers above 150 mm are likely at some places.
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Sri Lanka floods have killed at least 3, affected over 158,000 people.
Over 6,000 persons were evacuated to safer locations, the DMC said.
During her visit, she will engage with officials and partners, explore US-supported wildlife protection projects
The census is being conducted by the Department of Wildlife Conservation after a hiatus of 13 years.
Equipment including submersible water pumps, kitchen sets, chainsaws, polysack bags and tarpaulins
Sri Lanka has been in the process to sell its carbon credit for more than a decade
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This unit will be responsible for funding programs aimed at promoting a green economy
The island's Disaster Management said 3,727 families were hit by floods and landslides.
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