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13 paź 2024 · The Department of Irrigation reports ongoing minor flooding in the Kelani and Kalu rivers, as well as the Attanagalu Oya, due to the prevailing heavy showers. The Kelani River is currently at a...
14 paź 2024 · COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka closed schools in the capital, Colombo, and its suburbs on Monday as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation. Heavy downpours over the weekend have wreaked havoc in many parts of the country, flooding homes, fields and roads.
The Metro Colombo Urban Development Project is helping reduce the risk and impacts of flooding while making the city more livable and competitive by making sound investments in public spaces, wetlands, and infrastructure.
14 paź 2024 · COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- Sri Lanka closed schools in the capital, Colombo, and its suburbs on Monday as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation.
21 wrz 2024 · As Colombo is located in a river basin, the city is naturally prone to floods. Colombo's wetlands act as a flood buffer, with 40% of floodwaters draining into wetland areas.
6 paź 2023 · COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Heavy rain triggered floods and mudslides and downed trees in many parts of Sri Lanka, killing at least six people and forcing authorities to close schools in some areas, officials said Friday.
How current and future flooding affects Sri Lanka and mitigation measures.