Water levels in several major reservoirs across the island are rising rapidly amid the prevailing heavy rainfall, the Irrigation Department said.

Several houses located in low-lying areas in the Pasbage Korale Divisional Secretariat Division in Nawalapitiya have been inundated due to rising water levels of the Mahaweli River following heavy rainfall since earlier this morning (20).

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has updated the landslide early warnings issued for several areas.

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Uva and Eastern provinces and in Mullaittivu, Vavuniya and Polonnaruwa districts.

Sri Lanka’s employed population has exceeded 8 million in the year 2025, according to the latest report released by the Department of Census and Statistics.

The Irrigation Department has warned of a possible minor flooding situation in low-lying areas along the Kuda Ganga and Maguru Ganga.

Two main suspects in a murder committed in Kotahena and another person who allegedly aided and abetted the crime have been arrested with 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) drugs.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has launched a special investigation following complaints from consumers regarding certain brands of baby diapers sold in the market, particularly concerning tearing and deterioration during use.

The highest rainfall recorded over the past few hours has been reported from the Maliboda area in the Kegalle District, with 103.5 millimeters of rainfall, according to the Department of Meteorology.

Three Thai national women have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake with a consignment of ‘Kush’ and Hashish after arriving in Sri Lanka from Bangkok, Thailand.