Over 60,000 people belong to 1900 families have been affected due to prevailing inclement weather on the island. Floods and landslides have caused 2 deaths and over 17000 people have been evacuated to safe locations. The SLRCS volunteers and BDRT Teams have been providing the necessary support to the affected people in coordination with government
Farmers in the dry zone experience extreme weather conditions, especially droughts due to the effects of climate change. Water collected in the tanks during the short rainy season is the determinant factor of the type and extent of crop cultivation during the dry season. This is very important especially in paddy cultivation since it requires
By Ganga Kariyawasam & Zafran Packeerally (22 Oct 2019) – Climate change is real, it is happening, and the world is experiencing its consequences. It is every one of us to act upon protecting the environment, especially the youth, as they are the future of this world. Therefore, it is crucial that the youth understand
By Ganga Kariyawasam Extremes in weather events and an increase in the ambient temperatures severally affect agriculture in Sri Lanka. The dry zone farmers face changes in rainfall patterns lead to extreme events; floods and droughts, resulting in reduced agricultural productivity. Under these conditions, many farmers tend to engage in other livelihood activities for their
14th September/Colombo – 2nd Saturday of September, is World First Aid Day, an annual global campaign to promote the importance of first aid training in preventing injuries and saving lives. “First Aid and Excluded People” has been selected as the theme of this year’s World First Aid Day to address exclusion through first aid. The
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society launched several programmes to support the victims of Easter Sunday Attacks such as Educational support, Cash Grants and Livelihood support as well. Providing psychosocial support is a key component of these programmes. Sri Lanka Red Cross Society volunteers visited each household to look into the wellbeing of the people
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My Dear Friends, The past two weeks tested the spirit of this country and the true essence of our people. Whist I thank my fellow Sri Lankans for doing their part, I would like to take this opportunity to wholeheartedly praise the leadership and direction showed by our Religious leaders, specially the Archbishop of Colombo,
The authorities have revised death toll of the terror attacks which occurred on Sunday 21st April 2019 in Sri Lanka to 253 as of 28th April 2019. 35 foreign nationals were among the deceased. Over and 500 people were injured due to this incident. The Sri Lanka Red Cross society is continuously providing its relief services