AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMonsoon Watch: Sri Lanka is bracing for more heavy rain as a low-pressure system keeps thundershowers going, with advisories warning of downpours over 200 mm in parts of the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Puttalam, Galle and Matara, plus around 100 mm in the North and North-Central and areas like Trincomalee and Kurunegala. Dengue Surge: Health officials say dengue has climbed to 27,754 cases with 14 deaths so far this year, and monsoon rains could push transmission higher; breeding is rising most in schools, workplaces and institutions. Imports & Costs: Vehicle imports are up sharply—over 215,000 vehicles in the first four months—while electricity tariff hikes are adding pressure, especially for higher users. Justice & Accountability: In the Airbus-linked SriLankan Airlines case, controversy continues around the bail bond process after the death of former CEO Kapila Chandrasena. Global Shock: The operator of the Dali ship tied to Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse faces criminal charges in the US.
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