Sri Lankan president declares state of public emergency as extreme weather batters
Summary
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared a State of Public Emergency due to severe weather causing floods, landslides, and strong winds, prompting extensive government and police mobilization for disaster response and public safety.
Key Points
- Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared a State of Public Emergency effective Friday due to extreme weather.
- The declaration grants the government sweeping authority under the Public Security Ordinance to manage the crisis.
- Special police units and rapid-response teams have been deployed nationwide for emergency management.
- Visa facilitation measures have been introduced for foreign nationals stranded by travel disruptions caused by the weather.
