Mannar – People for Equality and Relief in Lanka

Flash Floods in Northern parts of Sri Lanka

By pearlaction | November 28, 2008 |

[ IASC ] Due to heavy rains over the past few days parts of the Northern districts of Jaffna, Mannar, Trincomalee, Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu have been affected by floods. A coordination meeting will take place on Friday 28 November with the GA Jaffna to assess the current situation and decide on next steps. 5,136 families…

SRI LANKA: Flash floods displace thousands in war-torn area

By pearlaction | March 20, 2008 |

[IRIN] More than 50,000 people have been hit by flooding in northwestern Mannar District in Sri Lanka since 12 March, the government said. The area has witnessed intense clashes between government forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during the last six months, restricting access to relief agencies. Flooding caused by torrential rains…