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Adaptation strategies for flood victims on major river basins in Sri Lanka: The case from Megoda Kolonnawa GN Division of Kelani River basin

Ranwella, K.B.I.S.; Sakalasooriya, N. (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Recently, it has been witnessed that flood is the burgeoning catastrophe in Sri Lanka when compared with all the other calamities recorded. Depending on the temporal and regional intensity and the broad spectrum of ...
An investigative study on the knowledge of growers for the management of caterpillar damage in Coconut cultivation; Based on Kithagama Grama Niladhari Division of Kobeigane Divisional Secretariat.

Wijendra, W.W.G.I.; Arunashantha, H.A.S. (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

The origin of Coconut cultivation dates back to the past. With the introduction of the open economic policy in 1977, the expansion of export potential has made coconut a major export crop. At present, the variation in ...
A study about micro-climate changes in the Medadumbara Divisional Secretariat Division after the construct of Victoria Reservoir.

Abeysinghe., A.M.L.K.K.; Jayarathne., M (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Climate has been changing throughout history, and there has been a steady evolution in climate conditions. But in the past, most of these changes took place as part of natural processes, over which humanity didn't have ...
A geographical study of motorcycle accidents in Urubokka Police Division

Abeysinghe, H.A.; Jayarathna, M (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

The motorcyclists are always in a very vulnerable position on the road. The common causes of motorcycle accidents are the motorists unable to identify by seeing and recognizing motorcycles on the road and geographical ...
Effectiveness of post-disaster management practices after occurring the Aranayake landslide: A case study in Aranayake Divisional Secretariat in Kegalle District of Sri Lanka

Perera, A. L. W. M. (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Landslides are natural disasters that unfortunately unavoidable. Many countries around the world are facing a landslide disaster from time to time and they face difficulties with massive challenges after passing through ...
A study of how floods affect urban land use based on Akurana urban area

Kumara, K.G.R.N; Rathnasekara, S.R.L.S (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Flood is the most affecting natural disaster in Sri Lanka among the natural effects of seasonality. Therefore, in the face of the rapid urbanization in Sri Lanka, floods can be identified as a major disaster situation. ...
Effect of flood on sustainable development in the semi-urban area A study in Thekkawatta Grama Niladhari Division.

Randima, N.N.; Jayarathne, M. (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Flooding is one of the natural disasters generated by human activities which constitute a threat to human life, property, and the built environment with high impacts. Rapid urbanization and the growth of cities, especially ...
Community-based issues on unauthorized residents in the Coastal conservation area; Case study on Munnakkaraya costal area

Wickramananda, R.P.K.N; Rathnasekara, S.R.L.S (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Urbanization has become a major trend in developing countries. People migrate to metropolitan areas as a result of that population density is increasing gradually. Especially in the coastal line. The coastal conservation ...
Community adaptation for frequent urban flood the case from Keravalapitiya GN Division

Buddhima, S.M.D; Sakalasooriya, N (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

This study investigates the community adaptation for a frequent urban flood. In tropical climates, urban flash floods have been increased and the vulnerability is also increased due to climate changes. According to ...
Climate change adaptation in agricultural farming; a case study from Neththipalagama Grama Niladhari Division.

Bandara, M.H.B.P.P; Jayarathne, M. (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

The major challenge posed before the entire world today is Climate Change (CC) or global warming. CC phenomena have been widely reported over the past few decades. Famers have been gradually adapting to agricultural ...
Effectiveness of flood early warning methods; the case from Yabaroluwa North in Biyagama

Rangana, M.P.T; Sakalasooriya, N. (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Flood is one of the major natural and human-induced disasters in Sri Lanka and the majority of people who live in low-lying areas in both Wet and Dry Climatic Zones of Sri Lanka are highly vulnerable for the flood. The ...
Challenges related to solid waste management in Local Authorities of Sri Lanka (The case of Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha area)

Rajapaksha, R.S.A; Amarasinghe, A.G (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Disposal of solid waste has become an environmental problem in Sri Lanka. This has posed a challenge for waste management. Solid waste management is one of the biggest challenges for Asian countries including Sri Lanka. ...
Distribution pattern of population distribution in Polgahawela urban area

Gunawardhana, M.B.H.S.M.; Manawadu, L (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Polgahawela city is a major transportation hub in Sri Lanka. However, the population growth of the city and structure different when compared with the other cities on the Island. Therefore, the aim of the present study ...
The Spatial concentration of human-peacock conflict

Rajapaksha, R.L.N.; Chandrasekara, C.M.K.N.K. (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Human-wildlife conflict is harmfully affecting the wellbeing of both people and animals. Human – peacock conflict in the wet zone of Sri Lanka is increasing at present and yet the information on this conflict is ...
Examine the impacts and effectiveness of waste management practices at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihinthale

Disanayaka, D.M.M.G.J.M. (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

The impact of waste and improper waste management practices has significantly increased as a result of changes in people’s lifestyles. Therefore, improper waste disposal practices directly affect to arise many ...
The utilization of renewable energy sources to reduce the contribution of Green House Gases (GHGs) on climate change in Sri Lanka

Kumari, U.K.G.A (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Sri Lanka’s current carbon footprint is much less than the global indicates but according to the Global Climate Risk Index 2019 rated Sri Lanka as the second most affected country by extreme weather events. Burning fossil ...
The efficiency of the solid waste management process in Kirikiththamulla Grama Niladhari Division

Mandira, M.A.T.; Amarasinghe, A.G. (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Inefficient disposal of waste can be ascertained as a social as well as a significant environmental problem. It has also resulted in the creation of varietal waste management issues. Waste management has become a ...
Impact of Rajagiriya flyover on neighboring communities

Nisansala, K.K.H.P.; Manawadu, L. (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Traffic congestion became a serious problem in the city of Colombo since 1978 with the introduction of the open economy into Sri Lanka. This issue was expanded to other adjacent districts such as Gampaha, Kalutara, and ...
Environmental issues associated with inappropriate land usepattern: The case on Bahirava Kanda Grama Niladhari Division in Kandy District

Attanayake, A.M.P.S; Amarasinghe, A.G. (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

Inappropriate land use patterns in Sri Lanka has created many environmental problems. Population growth, urbanization, rising land prices, and intensive agricultural activities are the main reasons that cause inappropriate ...
Causes of the rapid urbanization of the Nittambuwa town in Sri Lanka

Wijesiri, H.P.S.Y.; Sakalasooriya, N. (Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2020)

This research investigates the major causes of the rapid urbanization of Nittambuwa town which is located in the northwest periphery of Colombo Metropolitan. Urbanization has become a major development trend in developing ...

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