Colombo, Oct. 17 (UNI) Municipal Council (CMC) has placed its disaster management and emergency response units on full standby from Oct. 16 to 28, following forecasts of heavy rainfall and possible thunderstorms across Colombo and nearby areas.
The CMC added that emergency measures are in place to provide food, shelter, and aid where needed and that all relevant teams are prepared to respond quickly to any situation.
Extreme weather is a broader, long-term challenge for the city, and the council remains committed to strengthening Colombo’s resilience to extreme weather, CMC said.
Residents are urged to stay alert and take necessary precautions.
CMC is the municipal governing body of Colombo, the largest city and financial center in Sri Lanka.
