Sri Lankans observed a two-minute silence from 9:25 a.m. to 9:27 a.m. today (25) in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the devastating 2004 tsunami.
The disaster, which struck on 26 December 2004, killed over 35,000 people in Sri Lanka, left around 5,000 missing, and destroyed thousands of homes, livelihoods, and vital infrastructure.
Today marks 21 years since the tragedy, which was triggered by a powerful earthquake off northern Sumatra, Indonesia, sending massive waves across Sri Lanka and several other countries.
In honour of the victims, 26 December has been observed as National Safety Day since 2005. This year’s National Safety Day commemorations are being held today (26) from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Peraliya Tsunami Memorial in Galle, with multi-religious observances organised across districts, according to the Disaster Management Centre.
Meanwhile, to remember the victims of the Peraliya tsunami train disaster, the Department of Railways has arranged a commemorative train from Maradana to Matara at 6:30 a.m. today.
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