November 24, Colombo (LNW): The United Arab Emirates has conveyed its heartfelt support to Sri Lanka following a devastating landslip in the country’s central highlands that left at least four people dead over the weekend.
Days of unrelenting rain have saturated the steep terrain, heightening the danger of further ground movement and prompting officials to maintain alerts across multiple districts.
In a message released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the UAE extended its deepest sympathies to the families who lost loved ones, as well as to the Sri Lankan government and its citizens.
Emirati officials noted that such disasters underscore the vulnerability of communities living in mountainous regions, especially during periods of prolonged monsoon weather.
Local rescue teams, meanwhile, have been working under difficult conditions as rain continues to hamper access to remote areas. Authorities have urged residents in high-risk zones to remain vigilant and to follow safety advisories until the weather stabilises.
