header logo
SLIC
Latest
Death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah increases to 123, another 130 missing
Nov 29, 202510:06 AM
Death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah increases to 123, another 130 missing
Mobitel inner 1278

The number of deaths reported owing to adverse weather conditions across the country in the past few days has increased to 123, the Disaster Management Centre noted.

 

A further 130 individuals are reported missing, the DMC added.

 

Among the deaths, 51 have been reported from the Kandy District while 67 individuals remain missing.

 

A total of 35 deaths have been confirmed from the Badulla District while 27 individuals remain missing.

 

Nine deaths have been confirmed from Kegalle, eight from Matale, six from Nuwara Eliya and five from Ampara.

 

Meanwhile, due to the impact of the Cyclone Ditwah a total of 373,428 persons from 102,877 families have been affected as per the latest situation issued by the DMC.

 

According to latest figures, 43,925 individuals have been relocated to 488 safety centres. 

 

 

 

 

 

MostRead
Mobitel 1278
VideoStories
 Large commuter crowd seen today at Makumbura Multi-Modal Transport Centre

Large commuter crowd seen today at Makumbura Multi-Modal Transport Centre

Muslims in Sri Lanka and across the world celebrate Milad-un-Nabi

Muslims in Sri Lanka and across the world celebrate Milad-un-Nabi

“All are bound to abide by Supreme Court decision on 22nd Amendment Bill” – Justice Minister

“All are bound to abide by Supreme Court decision on 22nd Amendment Bill” – Justice Minister

Randoli Perahera lights up streets of Kandy Devotees gather in numbers to witness the procession

Randoli Perahera lights up streets of Kandy Devotees gather in numbers to witness the procession

Over 70% Sri Lankans may back abolishing Executive Presidency; - Ex-Minister GL Peiris on Hyde Park

Over 70% Sri Lankans may back abolishing Executive Presidency; - Ex-Minister GL Peiris on Hyde Park

El Niño Impact: Prolonged dry spell affects 14 districts across Sri Lanka

El Niño Impact: Prolonged dry spell affects 14 districts across Sri Lanka

22nd Constitutional Amendment: Govt. says it has mandate for reforms, ITAK calls for referendum

22nd Constitutional Amendment: Govt. says it has mandate for reforms, ITAK calls for referendum

“Sri Lanka a promising partner for shared growth”  - Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka

“Sri Lanka a promising partner for shared growth” - Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka

Veteran lyricist Ven. Rambukana Siddhartha Thero  laid to rest today

Veteran lyricist Ven. Rambukana Siddhartha Thero laid to rest today

Public pay final respects to the late Nanda Malini Final rites tomorrow

Public pay final respects to the late Nanda Malini Final rites tomorrow

Petitions filed challenging constitutionality of  22nd Amendment Bill increase to 13

Petitions filed challenging constitutionality of 22nd Amendment Bill increase to 13

 Legendary Sri Lankan singer Dr. Nanda Malini passes away at 82

Legendary Sri Lankan singer Dr. Nanda Malini passes away at 82

UN receives public petition against alleged mistreatment of Suresh Sallay

UN receives public petition against alleged mistreatment of Suresh Sallay

Former President Ranil’s facts, data and interpretations are incorrect - Minister Anil Jayantha

Former President Ranil’s facts, data and interpretations are incorrect - Minister Anil Jayantha

Health officials warn public that prolonged heat exposure could be fatal

Health officials warn public that prolonged heat exposure could be fatal

Lassana Flora