Sri Lanka introduces new disaster early warning system

Xinhua
20 Dec 2023, 02:05 GMT+10

COLOMBO, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka introduced a new disaster early warning system on Tuesday, marking a collaborative effort involving the Disaster Management Center (DMC), Sri Lanka Telecommunications Regulatory Commission and major telephone service providers, the President's Media Division (PMD) said.

The PMD said in a press release that the primary objective of this disaster early warning system is to fortify the existing mechanism, ensuring the safety and well-being of Sri Lankan citizens amidst various disasters, including those caused by weather and climate change.

Specifically focusing on tsunami disasters, the system targets nearly 60,000 mobile and landline numbers in 14 districts identified as high-risk areas, said the PMD.

The PMD said it will establish a more robust early warning mechanism for the public, utilizing phone notifications featuring a siren sound, particularly effective during night-time hours.

Scheduled for a public rollout on Dec. 26, the system's scope is anticipated to expand in the future, evolving into a comprehensive multi-disaster early warning mechanism, according to the PMD.

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