COLOMBO, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lankan authorities held a special discussion on Wednesday to ensure the uninterrupted conduct of two national examinations amid prevailing adverse weather conditions.
Representatives from the Department of Meteorology, the Disaster Management Center and the Department of Examinations attended the meeting.
The participants discussed contingency measures for the Grade Five Scholarship Examination and the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Examination if adverse weather continues in the coming days.
The Disaster Management Center said it would establish a special unit at its operations room to monitor possible disruptions to examination activities.
Boats and disaster response teams have also been placed on standby to assist candidates and examination staff in the event of flooding, the center said.
The 2026 Grade Five Scholarship Examination is scheduled for Aug. 9 at 2,723 centers across the country. The 2026 Advanced Level Examination will be held from Aug. 10 to Sept. 5 at 2,532 centers. ■
