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Severe Weather Crisis: Thousands Displaced as Heavy Rains Hit Sri Lanka.
Heavy monsoonal rains have impacted over 28,000 people across eight districts in Sri Lanka, causing flooding, landslides, and one confirmed fatality, with authorities issuing urgent safety warnings.
Authorities Extend Flood Alert for Aththanagalu Oya Basin.
The Irrigation Department has extended the flood warning for the Aththanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya basins until Monday morning as water levels remain a concern following heavy rainfall.
Heavy Rains Bring Financial Respite to Sri Lanka’s Power Sector.
Torrential rains across Sri Lanka have significantly boosted reservoir levels, allowing the Ceylon Electricity Board to maximize low-cost hydropower and reduce dependence on expensive thermal power, potentially saving millions daily.
Sri Lanka’s Growing Water Crisis: Urgent Call for National Resilience and Climate Adaptation.
As Colombo faces rolling water cuts due to a prolonged dry spell, experts warn that Sri Lanka must urgently prioritize climate change mitigation, invest in rainwater harvesting, and restore natural ecosystems to avoid a long-term water crisis.
