Tag: Sri Lanka

A tidal wave had hit Sri Lanka coastal region putting broad swathes of low lying areas under water, eyewitness reports say. Initial reports indicate that areas ranging from Trincomalee, Yala, Galle and Kaluthara are affected. Residents of Dehiwala in the Suburbs of Colombo say sea levels have risen.The southern coastal regions are the main tourist […]

A Matara health official says at least 170 people are feared dead in the tidal wave that hit Sri Lanka’s eastern and southern coastal belt.A Matara health official says at least 170 people are feared dead in the tidal wave that hit Sri Lanka’s eastern and southern coastal belt. This adds to the over 300 […]

The Trincomale District Secretary told a local radio station that over 300 dead bodies had been recovered so far. The Trincomale District Secretary told a local radio station that over 300 dead bodies had been recovered so far. A estimated 136 bodies have been recovered in the Eastern coastal town of Kenniyai and over 200 […]

Police warned residents around the Kelani river to stay clear of low lying areas as sea water continues to flow inland after a massive tidal waves flooded eastern and southern Sri Lanka. Police warned residents around the Kelani river to stay clear of low lying areas as sea water continues to flow inland after a […]

Regional police stations are slapping on overnight curfews, to stop sightseers from crowding disaster areas and worse yet, to prevent a wave of looting in the tidal wave ravaged areas in Sri Lanka.Regional police stations are slapping on overnight curfews, to stop sightseers from crowding disaster areas and worse yet, to prevent a wave of […]

Sri Lankan officials are warning coastal residents to stay inland overnight after fresh tremors were reported in the Indian Ocean late Sunday. Tidal waves hit Sri Lanka during late morning local time but the new warning comes after officials of the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau of Sri Lanka reported fresh quakes around 6 to […]

Sri Lanka has so far reported the highest loss of life from the tsunami that swept nations bordering the Indian Ocean on Sunday. Sri Lanka has so far reported the highest loss of life from the tsunami that swept nations bordering the Indian Ocean on Sunday. The US Geological Survey says tidal waves or tsunamis […]

A tidal wave had hit Sri Lanka coastal region putting broad swathes of low lying areas under water, eyewitness reports say. A tidal wave had hit Sri Lanka coastal region putting broad swathes of low lying areas under water, eyewitness reports say. The southern city of Galle has gone under ten feet of water.A journalist […]

A tidal wave had hit Sri Lanka’s coastal areas killing hundreds and putting broad swathes of low lying densely populated areas under water.A tidal wave had hit Sri Lanka’s coastal areas killing hundreds and putting broad swathes of low lying densely populated areas under water. The Eastern Coast seems to be worst hit with authorities […]

President Chandrika Kumaratunga Saturday voiced confidence that peace was closer than ever in Sri Lanka even though Tamil Tiger rebels rejected her latest offer to revive stalled negotiations.President Chandrika Kumaratunga Saturday voiced confidence that peace was closer than ever in Sri Lanka even though Tamil Tiger rebels rejected her latest offer to revive stalled negotiations. […]

President Chandrika Kumaratunga Saturday voiced confidence that peace was closer than ever in Sri Lanka even though Tamil Tiger rebels rejected her latest offer to revive stalled negotiations.President Chandrika Kumaratunga Saturday voiced confidence that peace was closer than ever in Sri Lanka even though Tamil Tiger rebels rejected her latest offer to revive stalled negotiations. […]

The United Nations World Food Program Tuesday said that malnutrition was spreading at an alarming rate in Sri Lanka’s Tamil rebel-held regions with nearly one in five children suffering stunted growth.The United Nations World Food Program Tuesday said that malnutrition was spreading at an alarming rate in Sri Lanka’s Tamil rebel-held regions with nearly one […]