Sri Lanka needs more research to analyze the possible impacts of such heat stress and overall impacts of climate change, said Devaka Weerakoon, fauna coordinator for the IUCN Red List.

Heavy rainfall has triggered devastating floods, mudslides, and the toppling of trees in various regions of Sri Lanka, resulting in the deaths of at least six individuals.

The warning was issued as Sri Lanka experienced rainfall above 75 mm during the past 24 hours, according to the NBRO. Image used for representational purpose only. ANI ...

At least 10 killed in Sri Lanka flooding caused by heavy rainfall Flooding, landslides after heavy downpour kill at least 10, with 5 missing. Lejla Biogradlija | 02.06.2024 - Update : 02.06.2024 .