Tag: Sri Lanka
Still no official estimates for tidal wave damage, Eyewitnesses say situation very bad
A tidal wave had hit Sri Lanka’s coastal regions killing hundreds and putting broad swathes of densely populated low lying areas under water.A tidal wave had hit Sri Lanka’s coastal regions killing hundreds and putting broad swathes of densely populated low lying areas under water. The Eastern Coast seems to be worst hit with authorities […]
Authorities are warning residents off coastal areas – says tidal waves can recur.
Authorities are warning residents off coastal areas after a tidal wave hit Sri Lanka’s coastal regions killing hundreds, leaving thousands homeless. Authorities are warning residents off coastal areas after a tidal wave hit Sri Lanka’s coastal regions killing hundreds, leaving thousands homeless. Curious residents from inland have started flocking to beaches to see the damage, […]
Sri Lankan authorities scramble to provide relief to tidal wave victims
Authorities are warning residents off coastal areas after a tidal wave hit Sri Lanka’s coastal regions killing hundreds, leaving thousands homeless.Authorities are warning residents off coastal areas after a tidal wave hit Sri Lanka’s coastal regions killing hundreds, leaving thousands homeless. Initial reports indicate that the tidal wave or tsunami may have been caused by […]
Tide flows out, but areas in the South waters of the Kelani river still flowing inland.
Authorities are warning residents off coastal areas after a tidal wave hit Sri Lanka’s coastal regions killing hundreds and leaving thousands homeless.Authorities are warning residents off coastal areas after a tidal wave hit Sri Lanka’s coastal regions killing hundreds and leaving thousands homeless. Though the tide has receded in some areas in the South waters […]
Tidal wave hits southern coastal belt
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. Adds to over 300 in Kinniyai and Muthur
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 […]
Tidal wave death toll at 300 and rising
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 tell residents to stay clear of low lying areas, while water levels in Galle are on the rise again
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 and looters
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 […]
‘ spurning of new offer
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. […]
Sri Lanka says peace closer despite Tigers’ spurning of new offer
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. […]
Malnutrition spreads faster in Tiger territory: UN agency
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 […]