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Disaster Communication in Mitigating Climate Change in Sri Lanka: Problems and Prospects
Climate change (CC) as a natural disaster is a serious threat to humanity. As Sri Lanka is situated in the Indian Ocean, and the country as a whole is now more vulnerable to the effects of CC than ever before. A serious disruption was experienced by the people in Sri Lanka during the tsunami on 26 December 2004, which is considered to be the result of CC. It was an unforgettable incidence for the country’s citizens. The impact on people’s lives and the economy has not been accurately estimated yet. Table 4.1 shows the number of people who were affected by various types of disaster during the period of 1974–2004 in Sri Lanka.