Indian drone technology firm offers support for Sri Lanka’s disaster response

An Indian technology company specialising in drone operations for disaster response and geospatial mapping has offered technical assistance to Sri Lanka to strengthen its disaster-management capacities.

During discussions with the Prime Minister, representatives proposed using drones to enhance documentation, mapping, and real-time monitoring during emergencies.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya welcomed the proposal and acknowledged that Sri Lanka needs to modernize its early-warning systems, noting that insufficient technology had limited the ability to predict this year’s extreme rainfall.