Sri Lanka: all warning channels
Sri Lanka in Asia (South Asia). Waarning tracks 20 warning categories for Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte and the surrounding area, from Department of Meteorology, Sri Lanka and Disaster Management Centre (DMC).
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Country facts
- emergencyPrimary emergency number119 / 110
- capitalSri Jayawardenepura Kotte
- regionAsia · South Asia
- risk profileflood, storm, landslide, tsunami, drought, heat, coastal, epidemic
- languagessi, ta
Official warning authorities
Warning categories for Sri Lanka
- Severe Weather Warningsstorms, heavy rain, hail and damaging wind
- Flood Warningsriver flooding, flash floods and storm surge
- Heat Warningsheatwaves and extreme apparent temperature
- Drought Warningswater shortage, soil dryness and fire bans
- Air Quality Warningssmog, particulate matter, ozone and pollen
- Tsunami Warningstsunami watches, advisories and evacuation
- Landslide Warningsmudslides, rockfall and slope collapse
- Coastal and Marine Warningsstorm surge, high waves, rip currents and tides
- Health and Epidemic Warningsoutbreaks, vaccination and public health alerts
- Industrial Accident Warningschemical releases, explosions and hazmat incidents
- Product Recall Warningsunsafe products, defects and manufacturer recalls
- Food Recall Warningscontamination, allergens and undeclared ingredients
- Water Quality Warningsdrinking water, bathing water and boil-water notices
- Crime and Safety Warningslocal crime levels and personal safety advice
- Cyber Security Warningsexploited vulnerabilities, malware and breaches
- Scam and Fraud Warningsphishing, fake shops, investment and romance fraud
- Travel Safety Warningstravel advisories, entry rules and regional risks
- Missing Person Alertschild abduction and vulnerable person alerts
- Transport Disruption Warningsroad closures, rail disruption, strikes and airspace
- Space Weather Warningsgeomagnetic storms, aurora and radio blackouts
Frequently asked questions
Which authorities issue public warnings in Sri Lanka?
Department of Meteorology, Sri Lanka, Disaster Management Centre (DMC).
What is the emergency number in Sri Lanka?
The primary emergency number is 119 / 110.
How many warning channels does Waarning cover for Sri Lanka?
20 categories: Severe Weather Warnings, Flood Warnings, Heat Warnings, Drought Warnings, Air Quality Warnings, Tsunami Warnings, Landslide Warnings, Coastal and Marine Warnings, Health and Epidemic Warnings, Industrial Accident Warnings, Product Recall Warnings, Food Recall Warnings, Water Quality Warnings, Crime and Safety Warnings, Cyber Security Warnings, Scam and Fraud Warnings, Travel Safety Warnings, Missing Person Alerts, Transport Disruption Warnings, Space Weather Warnings.
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Cities in Sri Lanka
Generated 2026-10-12. Warning information can change at any time; missing data is never proof of safety.