Coastal and Marine Warnings in Sri Lanka

Coastal and Marine Warnings for Sri Lanka (South Asia) come from Department of Meteorology, Sri Lanka, Disaster Management Centre (DMC). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.

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At a glance

countrySri Lanka · Asia
reference citySri Jayawardenepura Kotte (6.89, 79.92)
emergencyPrimary emergency number119 / 110
risk profileflood, storm, landslide, tsunami, drought, heat, coastal, epidemic

What counts as a coastal and marine warnings

Coastal and marine warnings cover gale and storm warnings for shipping, high surf, swell, storm surge, coastal erosion and rip currents. They are issued by national meteorological and hydrographic services, and by port authorities for specific sea areas and coastal segments.

Who issues coastal and marine warnings in Sri Lanka

Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.

If a warning is active in Sri Lanka

Check tide times and stay clear of promenades and rocks during swell.
Never swim alone in a rip current: swim parallel to the shore to escape.
Secure boats and coastal property before a storm surge.

Where the data comes from

Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Sri Lanka: national meteorological services, national hydrographic offices, coast guards, Open-Meteo Marine. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.

Frequently asked questions

Who issues coastal and marine warnings in Sri Lanka?

Department of Meteorology, Sri Lanka, Disaster Management Centre (DMC). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.

What is the emergency number in Sri Lanka?

The primary emergency number is 119 / 110. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.

Does Waarning show live coastal and marine warnings for Sri Lanka?

Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte from national meteorological services, national hydrographic offices, coast guards, Open-Meteo Marine. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.

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Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.