A-PAD SL Conducts Swift Water Search and Rescue Skill Elevation Training
In a demonstration of resilience, preparedness, and community service, the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka (A-PAD SL) successfully conducted its Swift Water Search and Rescue Skill Elevation Training on April 5, 2025, at Kala Wewa, Galnewa in the Anuradhapura District.
A-PAD Intensifies Emergency Rescue Efforts Amid Growing Crisis in Myanmar
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Sagaing Region, central Myanmar on March 28 at 06:20 UTC (12:50 local time) at a depth of 10 km. The epicenter was located 16 km north-northwest of Sagaing city and 19 km northwest of Mandalay city. A 6.4-magnitude
A Strong Finish: The Successful Completion of the 2024 Indo-Pacific SAR Training in Taiwan
Following an intensive swift water rescue training session, the 2024 Joint Indo-Pacific Region Swift Water and Rope Rescue Training Program moved on to the rope rescue segment, offering a comprehensive guidance from equipment selection to risk assessment to communication protocols to be followed
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