Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The Sri Lanka National Archives has released detailed guidelines to assist public authorities in safeguarding important documents damaged by recent floods and heavy rainfall across the country.

The advisory specifically targets government offices and other public institutions where vital records, including land registries, court records, financial records, personnel files, and records with legal or evidential value, were affected by water during the adverse weather conditions over the past few days.

The guidelines provide step-by-step instructions for handling, cleaning, freezing, and air-drying wet records, emphasizing swift action to prevent the growth of mold and further damage. Officials advise assessing the con...