header logo
Mogo Academy
Latest
Over 18,000 people affected due to bad weather in Sri Lanka
Oct 25, 202212:23 AM
Over 18,000 people affected due to bad weather in Sri Lanka
Mobitel Inner

The Disaster Management Center (DMC) says that at least 18,219 people from 4,271 families have been affected due to the prevailing inclement weather conditions.

 

Director General of Disaster Management Center, Major General (Retd) Sudantha Ranasinghe said that the death toll due to the bad weather has risen to 06. 

 

Meanwhile there have been reports of 09 houses suffering serious damages and 442 partial house damages that have occurred due to the bad weather.

 

The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm may be expected at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. 

 

Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Uva, Eastern and North-Central provinces during the afternoon or night.

 

Meanwhile the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for several areas in seven districts. 

 

Warning Level 2 Alert

 

Baddegama, Akmeemana and Galle Four Gravets in Galle District, Walallawita, Bulathsinhala, Dodangoda, Ingiriya and Palindanuwara in Kalutara District, Ambagamuwa in Nuwara-Eliya District. 

 

Warning Level 1 Watch

 

Yakkalamulla and Nagoda in Galle District. Agalawatta, Millaniya and Mathugama in Kalutara District, Ruwanwella, Deraniyagala, Warakapola, Bulathkohupitiya, Dehiowita, Yatiyanthota and Mawanella in Kegalle District, Eheliyagoda, Ratnapura, Ayagama, Kiriella, Kuruwita, Nivithigala and Kalawana in Ratnapura District.

 

 

 

 

MostRead
Mobitel Upahara
VideoStories
Farmers struggle continues as paddy prices plummet; PMB buys over 1 million kg of ‘Yala’ paddy

Farmers struggle continues as paddy prices plummet; PMB buys over 1 million kg of ‘Yala’ paddy

“Final salute to a dedicated officer ”Former IGP Wickramaratne laid to rest with full police honours

“Final salute to a dedicated officer ”Former IGP Wickramaratne laid to rest with full police honours

 Dengue situation worsening in Sri Lanka; Caseload surpasses 76,000 with 162 MOH areas at high risk

Dengue situation worsening in Sri Lanka; Caseload surpasses 76,000 with 162 MOH areas at high risk

 12 years at the heart of every breaking story Ada Derana News Channel marks another milestone

12 years at the heart of every breaking story Ada Derana News Channel marks another milestone

“Sri Lanka reclassified as Upper-Middle Income economy” What are the benefits for the people?

“Sri Lanka reclassified as Upper-Middle Income economy” What are the benefits for the people?

Former Presidents, politicians pay last respects to ex-Police Chief; Final rites tomorrow in Borella

Former Presidents, politicians pay last respects to ex-Police Chief; Final rites tomorrow in Borella

Women account for most dengue fatalities in 2026; PHIs take legal action against 10,000 individuals

Women account for most dengue fatalities in 2026; PHIs take legal action against 10,000 individuals

“Many have lost faith and trust in God” Cardinal says modern society prefers football over religion

“Many have lost faith and trust in God” Cardinal says modern society prefers football over religion

Govt has belittled and ridiculed country's farmers - MP Dilith Jayaweera

Govt has belittled and ridiculed country's farmers - MP Dilith Jayaweera

Who supplied fake QR stickers found on liquor bottles? MP Harsha de Silva questions

Who supplied fake QR stickers found on liquor bottles? MP Harsha de Silva questions

Farmers raise concerns over unopened govt paddy warehouses

Farmers raise concerns over unopened govt paddy warehouses

Over 1,500 fatalities reported from road accidents so far this year - Sri Lanka Police

Over 1,500 fatalities reported from road accidents so far this year - Sri Lanka Police

Former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne found dead in suspected suicide at Malabe residence

Former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne found dead in suspected suicide at Malabe residence

Appeal Courts postpones further hearing of Suresh Sallay’s writ petition to July 21

Appeal Courts postpones further hearing of Suresh Sallay’s writ petition to July 21

“Democracy must be defended from elected leaders” - Former BASL President

“Democracy must be defended from elected leaders” - Former BASL President

Lassana Flora