Sri Lanka declares State of Public Emergency
The President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has issued an Extraordinary Gazette declaring a State of Public Emergency across the country.
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- Landslide reported in Ankumbura; many persons reported missing
- High-risk flood situation in lower Mahaweli River basin; residents urged to evacuate
- SriLankan Airlines advises all crew to contact Control Centre amid prevailing situation
- “Manusath Derana” flood relief programme continues for second day
- US pledges $2 million to support Sri Lanka flood relief efforts
- Met. Department warns of continued indirect effects following Cyclone Ditwah
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- Sri Lanka declares State of Public Emergency
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Met. Department warns of continued indirect effects following Cyclone Ditwah
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SriLankan Airlines advises all crew to contact Control Centre amid prevailing situation
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High-risk flood situation in lower Mahaweli River basin; residents urged to evacuate
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Landslide reported in Ankumbura; many persons reported missing
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Warning issued over possible disruption to Colombo water supply
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Major landslide strikes Welimada; Two bodies recovered
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IGP Special Operations Unit launched to provide updates on emergency disaster situation
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All 33 persons trapped in Giribawa rescued by SLAF helicopter
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All passengers rescued from flood-stranded bus on Kala Oya Bridge
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Special visa measures for foreigners affected by adverse weather in Sri Lanka
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Cyclone Ditwah heads towards Tamil Nadu as fresh alerts issued, flights cancelled
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Met. Department warns of continued indirect effects following Cyclone Ditwah
The Director General of the Department of Meteorology, Athula Karunanayake, stated that although the direct effects of the cyclone have subsided as it has moved away from the island, the indirect effects will continue. MORE..
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Landslide reported in Ankumbura; many persons reported missing
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Warning issued over possible disruption to Colombo water supply
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Major landslide strikes Welimada; Two bodies recovered
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IGP Special Operations Unit launched to provide updates on emergency disaster situation
The Police Media Division has reported that due to unexpected severe weather conditions affecting the island, several areas have experienced heavy rainfall, flooding, strong winds, and landslides. Evacuation notices have been issued to residents in multiple affected regions. MORE..
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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..
