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Learn how climate change affects Sri Lanka's human and natural systems, and what strategies are being implemented to adapt to the impacts. Find out about temperature and weather trends, extreme events, sea level rise, and biodiversity loss.
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Thane was the strongest tropical cyclone of 2011 within the Bay of Bengal. Thane initially developed as a tropical disturbance within the monsoon trough to the west of Indonesia .
Kurunegala is a city in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka, surrounded by coconut plantations and rubber estates. It was an ancient royal capital for 50 years from the 13th to the 14th century, and has several rocky outcrops and archaeological sites.
Kurunegala is a district in North Western Province, Sri Lanka, with a tropical rainforest climate and a rich history of ancient kingdoms. The district has a population of 1.6 million, mostly Sinhalese, and is home to various religious faiths and educational institutions.
Nuwara Eliya is a city in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka, with a temperate climate and a history of colonial influence. It is the most important location for tea production in Sri Lanka and has many landmark buildings, gardens and waterfalls.
Sri Lanka is an island nation in the Indian Ocean. The country is vulnerable to cyclones due to its position near the confluence of the Arabian Sea , the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. [ citation needed ]
Colombo is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life, colonial buildings and monuments. It was made the capital of the island when Sri Lanka was ceded to the British Empire in 1815, and its status as capital was retained when the nation became independent in 1948.
Sri Lanka map of Köppen climate classification zones Sri Lanka is the nineteenth most water stressed country in the world. Sri Lanka's climate can be described as tropical , and quite hot. Its position between 5 and 10 north latitude endows the country with year-round warm weather, moderated by ocean winds and considerable moisture. [ 6 ]