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Sri Lanka

Landslide rescue operation lauched in Kegalle District

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By : SLRCS-Kegalle

From 17.05.2016 onwards

Situational overview

Due to heavy rainfall which occurred throughout the month of May, a major landslide took place on 17.05.2016 at mountain called “Samasara”, located in Aranayake, Kegalle District in Sri Lanka.
As per the latest report issued by Disaster Management Centre of Divisional secretariat of Kegalle District on 2016.06.25

PROGRAMS LAUCHED

  • evacuation
  • Death recoveries
  • Distributing relief items
  • First aid service and other necessary medical attention
  • Sramadana campaigns
  • Health Promotional activities
  • Psychological assistance for the needy
  • Temporary shelter establishment
  • Camp Management assistance
  • Sanitary programs
  • Need assessment