The climate in Sri Lanka is generally wetter in the southwest and drier in the northeast, with a perpetual cycle of monsoons and inter-monsoon periods marking the seasons. An interesting feature of the weather, pointed out by many Sri Lankans, is that there are separate monsoons for either side of the island due to its position between the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. These variable monsoon winds bring rain to the northeast between December and March, while favoring the southwest between May and October. Inter-monsoon periods occur during the transitions with a breezy mix of sunny days and evening thundershowers in most parts of the island. In times of relative political calm, these seasons are also marked by a rotation of tourists seeking clear skies and surfers following the breaks off shore.
While May should be the hottest period for Colombo preceding the southwest monsoon rains, this year has been unusual with early rains almost every evening since April, which has also led to increased flooding in some area. As the nights cool only slightly compared to the days, the Hill Country provides a unique escape from the heat. Due to its elevation the Hill country harbors a much cooler climate year-round. At a polar extreme from the tropical coasts, during December and January temperature regularly drop to frigid lows at night causing people to bundle up with multiple layers of clothes, along with the possibility of a morning frost on the ground.
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Posted May 12th, 2008
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takeru kato
October 6, 2008
hows work going? is everything ok with you? im happy that u are still safe. are you at Colombo now? hows security situation now?
i hear many terrible news about srilanka from japanese newspaper. take care!
takeru
Art
May 16, 2012
Over the last six years members from the Make it Safe Coalition (MISC) have arranged
an assembly of Whistleblowers in Washington,DC each year for an annual conference
originally known as Washington Whistleblower’s Week. The ACORN 8 and the USDA
Coalition of Mionrity Employees will co-‐host this year’sWhistleblower Summit on
Civil & Human Rights.
This year’s theme is WoW…Obama—fighting the War on Whistleblowers and Women.
We are proud to announce that MSNBC Host Dylan Ratigan has agreed to participate
and that the PACIFICA Radio Network will broadcast the historic event nationally this year.
The Pillar Human Rights Award for International Person’s of Conscience will be awarded to notable civil and human rights champions.The international press may cover the event as well.
Monday
The Opening Plenary and Panel Discussion will take place in the
Dirksen Building Senate Judiciary Hearing Room on May 21, 2012 (12:00—4:00 PM).Followed by Welcome Reception and Art Auction at the Mott House on May21, 2012 (5:00—7:00 PM)
Tuesday
A Press Conference on the Mall at the Martin Luther King Memorial will be held on May 22, 2012 (11:00—2:00 PM). Followed by Historic Whistleblower Book Signing and Film Screening at Busboy’s & Poets (14th and V. Street)on May 22, 2012(4:00—8:00 PM).Notable authors, whistleblowers and advocates include Tom Devine, the Whistleblowers Survival Guide; Michael McCray, ACORN8: Race, Power & Politics, and Eyal Press, Beautiful Souls.
Wednesday
Civil and Human Rights Roundtable on the War on Women,and the War on Whistleblowers will be held at the Mott House on May 23, 2012 (10:00—2:00 PM). ACORN 8, USDA Coalition of Minority Employees and the MISC are an assortment of various public interest/advocacy groups. For more information call 202.370.6635 or 703.743.0565 or for more information please visit the ACORN8.com website.