Strengthening Disaster Response: Navy’s A-PAD SAR Team Combat Sri Lanka’s Flood Crisis
In response to the increasing risk of flooding across key river basins, the Sri Lanka Navy has deployed specialized teams from its Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS). Among them are 37 Navy personnel who underwent the Swift Water Search and Rescue training conducted
HSBC and A-PAD Sri Lanka Spearhead Recovery Mission for Education in Flood-Affected Districts
Building resilience during natural disasters is vital to continue the education of children impacted by crises. Demonstrating corporate commitment, HSBC and A-PAD Sri Lanka launched “Reviving Education,” an initiative to support children affected by recent floods. Since October 8, 2024, torrential rains have
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Landslide Risks and Community Resettlement Efforts: A-PAD’s Visit to Pettigala and Yakdehikanda
A-PAD Sri Lanka’s recent visit to Pettigala and Yakdehikanda revealed many challenges faced by communities residing in landslide-prone areas. During the assessment of houses affected by recent weather events, they found six houses in Pettigala had significant structural damage, and one other was
Private Sector Engages in Disaster Preparedness Dialogue in Balangoda
A-PAD engaged Balangoda’s private sector in a proactive approach towards disaster preparedness, convening representatives well-versed in the region’s susceptibility to floods, landslides, winds, lightning, droughts, and wildfires on the 16th of July. Mr. Nimal Ganithage, Disaster Relief Service Officer at Balangoda’s National Disaster