Prevailing rainy conditions will considerably reduce by tomorrow – Met. Department
The prevailing rainy weather conditions will reduce considerably by tomorrow (30), the Department of Meteorology has announced. MORE..
- Water supply affected to several areas owing to submerged plants
- Special circular issued to all health workers amidst prevailing disaster situation
- Cyclone “Ditwah”: Red alert issued for Tamil Nadu coastal districts
- Prevailing rainy conditions will considerably reduce by tomorrow – Met. Department
- Highest rainfall in past 24 hours recorded in Nillambe, Kandy
- Indian aircraft with 12 tons of humanitarian aid arrives in BIA
- President monitors live rescue of bus stranded on Kalawewa Bridge
- Landslide strikes near Kotmale; Dozens trapped
- Train services on main line suspended due to bad weather
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Train services on main line suspended due to bad weather
The railway authorities have announced that trains scheduled to operate on the Main Line this morning will be suspended due to flooding affecting several sections of the track, including Daraluwa and Gampaha. MORE..
Landslide strikes near Kotmale; Dozens trapped
A landslide has reportedly occurred near Rambadagama in Kotmale, affecting the middle section of the village between the Nuwara Eliya–Pudalu Oya roads. MORE..
President monitors live rescue of bus stranded on Kalawewa Bridge
The individuals who were stranded in a bus after it was struck by floodwaters on the Kalawewa Bridge along the Anuradhapura–Puttalam road are currently sheltering on the roof of a nearby residence. MORE..
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Indian aircraft with 12 tons of humanitarian aid arrives in BIA
An Indian aircraft carrying approximately 12 tons of humanitarian aid arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (29), the External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, announced. MORE..
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Highest rainfall in past 24 hours recorded in Nillambe, Kandy
According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), the highest rainfall recorded during the past 24 hours has been reported from Nillambe in Kandy, with rainfall levels recording 431 mm. MORE..
Cyclone “Ditwah”: Red alert issued for Tamil Nadu coastal districts
Cyclone “Ditwah” is gradually moving away from Sri Lanka towards the Bay of Bengal region and Tamil Nadu, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated. MORE..
Special circular issued to all health workers amidst prevailing disaster situation
The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Mass Media have declared a state of emergency within the health sector for one week until December 4 in order to ensure uninterrupted health services to the public. MORE..
Water supply affected to several areas owing to submerged plants
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says several of its water sources and purification plants have been submerged due to the prevailing flood situation. MORE..
Latest on Cyclone “Ditwah”
The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” is currently centered near latitude 8.8°N and longitude 80.8°E, about 60km West-northwest of Trincomalee, according to the update issued by the Department of Meteorology at 2:00 a.m. today. MORE..
Operations at Colombo Port temporarily suspended
Operations at the Colombo Port have been temporarily suspended. MORE..
Death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah climbs further
The death toll reported so far from Badulla and Kandy due to the severe weather affecting the country has risen to 85, according to data from the Disaster Management Centre and respective district secretaries. MORE..
Govt invites overseas Sri Lankans and foreign nationals to support disaster relief efforts
The Government has announced that Sri Lankans residing overseas and foreign nationals may contribute to relief efforts for those affected by the current disaster situation in the country. MORE..
Death toll climbs to 69 after landslides and severe floods in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan troops were racing to rescue hundreds of people marooned by rising floodwaters on Friday as weather-related deaths rose to 69, with another 34 people declared missing. MORE..
Several services including electricity, fuel supply declared essential services
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an extraordinary gazette notification declaring a number of services, including the supply of electricity, as essential services. MORE..
PM Harini briefs diplomatic community on flood relief and recovery efforts
Sri Lanka Tourism has designated a responsible officer to handle inquiries regarding foreign tourists affected by the current disaster situation. MORE..
Landslide strikes near Kotmale; Dozens trapped
A landslide has reportedly occurred near Rambadagama in Kotmale, affecting the middle section of the village between the Nuwara Eliya–Pudalu Oya roads. MORE..
President monitors live rescue of bus stranded on Kalawewa Bridge
The individuals who were stranded in a bus after it was struck by floodwaters on the Kalawewa Bridge along the Anuradhapura–Puttalam road are currently sheltering on the roof of a nearby residence. MORE..
Indian aircraft with 12 tons of humanitarian aid arrives in BIA
An Indian aircraft carrying approximately 12 tons of humanitarian aid arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (29), the External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, announced. MORE..
Highest rainfall in past 24 hours recorded in Nillambe, Kandy
According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), the highest rainfall recorded during the past 24 hours has been reported from Nillambe in Kandy, with rainfall levels recording 431 mm. MORE..
Cyclone “Ditwah”: Red alert issued for Tamil Nadu coastal districts
Cyclone “Ditwah” is gradually moving away from Sri Lanka towards the Bay of Bengal region and Tamil Nadu, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated. MORE..
Special circular issued to all health workers amidst prevailing disaster situation
The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Mass Media have declared a state of emergency within the health sector for one week until December 4 in order to ensure uninterrupted health services to the public. MORE..
Water supply affected to several areas owing to submerged plants
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says several of its water sources and purification plants have been submerged due to the prevailing flood situation. MORE..
Latest on Cyclone “Ditwah”
The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” is currently centered near latitude 8.8°N and longitude 80.8°E, about 60km West-northwest of Trincomalee, according to the update issued by the Department of Meteorology at 2:00 a.m. today. MORE..
Operations at Colombo Port temporarily suspended
Operations at the Colombo Port have been temporarily suspended. MORE..
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Sports
Sri Lankan cricketers to donate Pakistan tour earnings to help flood victims
The Sri Lankan cricket team, which is currently participating in a tri-series tournament in Pakistan, has decided to donate tour money and match fees from the series to support those affected floods and landslides in Sri Lanka. MORE..
T20 tri-series: Sri Lanka edge Pakistan in thrilling contest
Sri Lanka have defeated Pakistan in a thrilling contest by six runs to claim the spot in the tri-nation series final on Thursday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. MORE..
Kamil Mishara powers Sri Lanka to 184-4 against Pakistan
Opening batter Kamil Mishara’s 76 off 48 propelled Sri Lanka to a strong total in a must-win T20I tri-series encounter against Pakistan here at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday. MORE..
Pakistan put Sri Lanka in to bat in high-stakes T20 clash
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first against Sri Lanka in a must-win T20 match at Rawalpindi on Thursday. MORE..
Sri Lanka to take on Pakistan in the must-win encounter in Rawalpindi
Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan in the sixth game of the T20I Tri-Series in Rawalpindi. MORE..
