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Bennett, W G and Karunarathna, H (2019) Coastal flood alleviation through management interventions under changing climate conditions. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(02), 187–203.

Haigh, R, Sakalasuriya, M M, Amaratunga, D, Basnayake, S, Hettige, S, Premalal, S and Jayasinghe Arachchi, A (2020) The upstream-downstream interface of Sri Lanka’s tsunami early warning system. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(02), 219–40.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Early warning; Sri Lanka; Tsunami; Interface; Disaster risk reduction; Upstream–downstream;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1759-5908
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJDRBE-07-2019-0051
  • Abstract:
    The purpose of this paper is to deliver a detailed analysis of the functioning of upstream–downstream interface process of the tsunami early warning and mitigation system in Sri Lanka. It also gives an understanding of the social, administrative, political and cultural complexities attached to the operation of interface mechanism, and introduces an analytical framework highlighting the significant dynamics of the interface of tsunami early warning system in Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach Through the initial literature review, a conceptual framework was developed, highlighting the criteria against which the interface process can be assessed. This framework was used as the basis for developing data collection tools, namely, documentary analysis, semi-structured interviews and observations that focused on the key stakeholder institutions in Sri Lanka. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data according to the conceptual framework, and an improved and detailed framework was developed deriving from the findings. Findings The manner in which the interface mechanism operates in Sri Lanka’s tsunami early warning system is discussed, providing a detailed understanding of the decision-making structures; key actors; standardisation; technical and human capacities; socio-spatial dynamics; coordination among actors; communication and information dissemination; and the evaluation processes. Several gaps and shortcomings were identified with relation to some of these aspects, and the significance of addressing these gaps is highlighted in the paper. Practical implications A number of recommendations are provided to address the existing shortcomings and to improve the overall performance of tsunami warning system in Sri Lanka. Originality/value Based on the findings, a framework was developed into a more detailed analytical framework that depicts the interface operationalisation in Sri Lanka, and can also be potentially applied to similar cases across the world. The new analytical framework was validated through a focus group discussion held in Sri Lanka with the participation of experts and practitioners.

Hamza, M and Månsson, P (2019) The human dimension of early warning – a viewpoint. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(02), 263–74.

Hanggara, D and Wijeyewickrema, A C (2019) Vulnerability assessment of reinforced concrete buildings in Indonesia subjected to tsunami inundation forces. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(02), 204–18.

Rahayu, H P, Comfort, L K, Haigh, R, Amaratunga, D and Khoirunnisa, D (2020) A study of people-centered early warning system in the face of near-field tsunami risk for Indonesian coastal cities. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(02), 241–62.

Randil, C, Siriwardana, C and Hewawasam, K (2019) Framework to analyze Sri Lanka disaster management mechanism. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(02), 289–307.

Rathnayake, D K, Kularatne, D, Abeysinghe, S, Shehara, I, Fonseka, T, Edirisinghe Mudiyanselage, S D J, Kamalrathne, W G C T, Siriwardana, C, Alagiyawanna Mohotti Appuhamilage, C S B and Dissanayake, R (2020) Barriers and enablers of coastal disaster resilience – lessons learned from tsunami in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(02), 275–88.

Wickramaratne, S, Wirasinghe, S C and Ruwanpura, J (2019) An update of proposed Sri Lanka warning system for east and west coast tsunamis. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(02), 169–86.

Wijetunge, J J (2019) A multi-scenario assessment of the seismogenic tsunami hazard for Bangladesh. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(02), 156–68.