A comprehensive tsunami mock drill encompassing the entire island is scheduled to take place today (November 5) in line with World Tsunami Awareness Day.
The exercise is organized by a regional body comprising 28 member countries under the Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC) framework.
According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), the simulation will be conducted in five Grama Niladhari Divisions across the coastal districts of Batticaloa, Kalutara, Galle, and Jaffna.
The main national-level event will be held in the Kalutara District, commencing at 8:30 a.m.
Multiple government agencies and institutions — including the DMC, Department of Meteorology, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, District and Divisional Secretariats, Tri-Forces, Police, National Disaster Relief Services Centre, local authorities, schools, hotels, and other relevant stakeholders — will take part in this large-scale preparedness exercise aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s disaster response and early warning systems.
