Educating the Next Generation on Tsunami Preparedness
In commemoration of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and in alignment with the recommendations of the A-PAD International Symposium 2024, A-PAD SL conducted a tsunami awareness session for the Junior 3 students at the Elizabeth Moir School on the 10th December 2024.
A-PAD SL’s Assessment on Calido Beach’s Ecological and Development Concerns
The coastal landscapes that once stood as symbols of natural beauty are now facing unprecedented threats. At Calido Beach, a critical environmental transformation challenges our understanding of ecological balance. A-PAD Sri Lanka has committed itself to addressing these challenges through comprehensive investigations, including
Highlights: 2024 Indo-Pacific Region Swift Water and Rope Rescue Training Program in Taiwan
Check out the highlights from the 2024 Joint Indo-Pacific Region Swift Water and Rope Rescue Training Program, where 14 members of Sri Lanka’s A-PAD Search and Rescue team teamed up with rescue personnel from Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand. Co-hosted by Taiwan’s
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that struck the shores of Southeast Asia claimed the lives of around 230,000, with around 35,000 deaths recorded in Sri Lanka alone. It left millions displaced. The high death toll marked in Sri Lanka in 2004 was primarily
A-PAD SL SAR Team Participates in the ‘2024 Joint Indo-Pacific Region Swift Water and Rope Rescue Training Program’ in Taiwan
A-PAD Sri Lanka’s Search and Rescue (SAR) team is currently engaged in an intensive 14-day training program in Taiwan. Co-hosted by the National Fire Agency of the Ministry of the Interior of Taiwan and the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD), the