Sri Lanka recently reported a “fish rain,” where fish were found far from water bodies after heavy rains; but rather than falling from the sky, experts say these were amphibious fish that “walked” ...

Sri Lanka needs a holistic system grounded in science, law, and accountability. Proven systems already exist in flood- and ...

Our recent experience with the massive disaster brought by Cyclone Ditwah clearly indicated how vulnerable the country is to an extreme rainfall event. The impacts fell mainly into two categories: ...

Sri Lanka is currently confronting a national crisis of exceptional magnitude. Recent natural disasters have inflicted damage ...

Stilt fishermen in Sri Lanka working under the midday sun In April 2024, as a severe heatwave swept across Sri Lanka, temperatures climbed into the mid-30s °C. Malani, who lives in a small flat in ...

COLOMBO — From time to time, curious tales of “fish rain” grab media attention: fish seemingly fall from the sky, far from any bodies of water, following heavy downpours. The most recent incident ...