Tsunami Warnings in Sri Lanka

Tsunami 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 tsunami warnings

Tsunami warnings are issued by regional warning centres after a large undersea earthquake, volcanic eruption or landslide. A warning means waves are expected; the first wave is often not the largest, and wave arrival times are published per coastal segment. Natural warning signs - strong shaking, a sudden sea retreat, a loud roar - mean leave immediately without waiting for an official message.

Who issues tsunami 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

Move inland and at least 30 m above sea level, on foot, immediately.
Stay away for hours: wave trains continue long after the first wave.
Do not return to the coast until the all-clear from the official warning centre.

Where the data comes from

Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Sri Lanka: NOAA PTWC, JMA, national tsunami warning centres, USGS. 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 tsunami 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 tsunami warnings for Sri Lanka?

Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte from NOAA PTWC, JMA, national tsunami warning centres, USGS. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.

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Generated 2026-10-13. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.