Update 001: Flood Warnings Issued for Maha Oya & Deduru Oya Basins
According to information received from the Department of Meteorology , the Northeast monsoon is expected to make landfall in Sri Lanka within this week. However, even during the inter-monsoon period, especially since late October 2021, Sri Lanka experienced adverse weather conditions with heavy
A-PAD SAR Team Undergo Refresher Training in Malwathu Oya
The A-PAD Sri Lanka Search and Rescue Team underwent a special refresher training at sea as well as in swift water (river) on the Malwathu Oya in order to revisit skills as per the international standards. The first refresher training took place at
Sri Lanka Prepares for Northeast Monsoon 2021
With Sri Lanka expecting the onset of the Northeast monsoon between 26th-27th November 2021, and given the adverse weather conditions already being experienced in the current inter-monsoon period, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) convened a meeting with national technical agencies and stakeholders at the DMC Office
A-PAD SAR Team Undertake Refresher Training at Mount Lavinia Beach
The A-PAD Sri Lanka Search and Rescue (SAR) Team underwent a special refresher training at Mount Lavinia Beach today (19th October 2021). The group explored a variety of drills including Inflatable Boat Rescue (IRB) techniques. The event was coordinated in partnership with the
A-PAD SL Hosts International Symposium on Civil Military Dialogue in Search & Rescue
A-PAD SL Sri Lanka hosted its annual international symposium for 2021, under the theme of “Civil- Military Dialogue in Search and Rescue “ on 12th August 2021 to facilitate cooperation and partnership between Public and Private Sectors in Disaster Preparedness and Disaster Management