Gampola Rebounds: Recovery in One of the Hardest-Hit Areas of Cyclone Ditawah
Gampola District continues to recover following Cyclone Ditawah, which caused unprecedented rainfall, severe flooding, and landslides. Floodwaters exceeded six feet in several areas, submerging homes, schools, streets, and commercial zones. Even after waters receded, thick mud deposits and landslide debris continued to obstruct
Joint Indo-Pacific Region Rope Rescue and Urban Search and Rescue Training 2025
Experience the highlights of the Joint Indo-Pacific Rope Rescue & Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Training 2025 This video showcases an intensive, hands-on training programme co-hosted by A-PAD in partnership with Taiwan’s National Fire Agency (NFA). From advanced rope rescue systems and shoring
A-PAD SL Holds Discussion with Representatives of the Embassy of France
A-PAD Sri Lanka held a constructive discussion with representatives of the Embassy of France, including Lt Cdr Florian Bouvenot, French Maritime Security Advisor at the Embassy of France in Sri Lanka, and Lcl Vincent Pairault, Conseiller en protection civile and disaster management expert
A-PAD International Symposium 2025: Strengthening Collaboration in An Era of Escalating Crises
The A-PAD International Symposium 2025, held on 25 November 2025 in Colombo, brought together government representatives, diplomats, humanitarian practitioners, and regional partners to address the growing complexity of humanitarian crises. Centered on the theme “Strengthening Collaboration in an Era of Escalating Crises,” the