By Achini Kavindi (Acting Focal Point for First-Aid/Communications Officer of SLRCS) and Kate Marshall (Surge Communications of IFRC) KOLONNAWA, WESTERN PROVINCE, SRI LANKA – “My sister gets 2,900...
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Sri Lanka Red Cross scales up recovery operations to assist over 2000 families affected by recent floods in 3 Districts
21/01/2020 – Colombo, Sri Lanka, The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, with support from the International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies has launched the post-flood recovery operation...
Sri Lanka Red Cross Society continues to provide support to the people affected by recent floods
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society’s Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi Branch continues to provide support to people affected by floods despite the weather having improved. According to reports, incessant...
Sri Lanka Red Cross scales up recovery operations to assist over 50,000 people affected by floods in 20 districts.
31 May 2018 Colombo, Sri Lanka; The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, with support from the International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies has launched a recovery operation to assist over...
Emergency relief distribution to people affected by minor floods in Hanwella
08/11/2017 – Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Colombo Branch took steps to provide relief items to people affected by minor floods in Hanwella, Colombo today. Around 800 families...
Aid distribution, first aid services, health camps & well cleaning; Red Cross leads humanitarian response in post floods Sri Lanka
10/06/2017 – Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society which has launched an array of humanitarian response across the nation after floods and landslides devastated over 7 districts and...
Cyclone “Mora” leaves Sri Lanka but weather is yet to improve; over half a million affected: Update 6
As the rain holds up, the disaster situation prevailed in the island is gradually diminishing. There was no significant rain fall reported from the areas which were affected by floods & landslides...
Red Cross respond as monsoon floods and landslides wreak havoc in Sri Lanka: Update 5
29/05/2017 – Various Locations in Sri Lanka: The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society and its branches in seven districts continues to assist people affected by floods and landslides since torrential rains...
Over 120 killed and half a million affected as weather creates havoc in Sri Lanka; The Red Cross responds: Update 4
28/05/2017 – Various Locations in Sri Lanka: Inclement weather 48 hours ago has brought in much deluge across the country displacing over half a million people while 122 people have lost their lives...
Over 90 dead as floods and landslides create havoc in Sri Lanka; the Red Cross responds: Update 3
27/05/2017 – Various Locations in Sri Lanka: According to Government Statistics by 26th May 2017, 1900hrs, 91 people have lost their lives and 110 people are still missing from flash floods and...
Landslide rescue operation lauched in Kegalle District
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...
Continuing support for the flood affected people as the recovery phase progresses
Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) in partnership with Oxfam Sri Lanka distributed disinfection kits to over 500 families in Shalamulla, Kolonnawa today. This is part of the...
Real people in the midst of a tragic disaster simply trying to survive
07/06/2016 – Kegalle, Sri Lanka: Over 2000 people continue to remain in temporary shelters in Aranayake after a massive landslide buried three villages in the surrounding areas. During the time of...
Partnerships strengthening humanitarian efforts as recovery operation focuses on longer term needs
01/06/2016 – Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society has now ended the emergency phase of its operations for floods and landslides in the recent days, that affected closer to half a...
Red Cross continues relief support in affected areas, while support from international community grows
25/05/2016 – Colombo, Sri Lanka: The relief efforts of Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) continues in the aftermath of flash floods and landslides experienced in the recent days. Over 200...
Red Cross provides first aid and relief support to flood & landslide affected Update 4
23/05/2016 – Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society volunteers continues to provide relief, rescue and aid support to over 300,000 people affected from flash floods and landslides in Sri...
Red Cross continues to support rescue efforts in Aranayake; many unaccounted for
UPDATE 2 18/05/2016 – Colombo, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Red Cross rescue team volunteers are continuously working along side Government Forces and other services in order to search for over 200 families...
Floods, landslides and adverse weather affect over 100,000; Red Cross responds
**UPDATE 2 ** 18/11/2015 – Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) is responding to various emergencies as a result of adverse weather conditions in most parts of Sri Lanka...
Red Cross provides emergency assistance to flood affected
16/11/2015 – Colombo, Sri Lanka: Incessant rains have resulted in flash floods in many parts of Sri Lanka specially in the northern province affecting over 37,000 people. People living in Jaffna,...
Supporting survivors of landslide in the hill country
26/09/2015 – Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka: At least seven people were killed and over 180 others affected as torrential rains triggered landslides in Sri Lanka’s central hill area. Several houses were...