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Indonesia flood death toll climbs to 303 amid cyclone devastation, disaster agency says
Indonesia flood death toll climbs to 303 amid cyclone devastation, disaster agency says
The death toll from floods and landslides following cyclonic rains in the Indonesian island of Sumatra has risen to 303, the head of the country’s disaster mitigation agency said on Saturday, up from a previous figure of 174 dead. MORE..
Death toll owing to adverse weather climbs to 159 with over 203 missing
Death toll owing to adverse weather climbs to 159 with over 203 missing
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 159 deaths have been recorded so far as adverse weather conditions continue to affect the island. MORE..
Two toll-free hotlines to report about women and children in distress
Two toll-free hotlines to report about women and children in distress
Two toll-free telephone numbers have been made available for the public to report information and seek assistance for women and children in distress, the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs announced. MORE..
Access roads to Nuwara Eliya and Anuradhapura cities obstructed
Access roads to Nuwara Eliya and Anuradhapura cities obstructed
Road Development Authority (RDA) Director General Wimal Kandambi stated that many roads and bridges across the country have been severely damaged due to floods and landslides caused by the prevailing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Cyclone Ditwah: Heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu; flight, train services disrupted
Cyclone Ditwah: Heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu; flight, train services disrupted
Heavy rainfall lashed parts of Tamil Nadu on Saturday, with Cyclone Ditwah inching towards the southern state. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather rises to 153
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather rises to 153
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that the death toll thus far resulting from the recent adverse weather conditions has risen to 153. MORE..
Hong Kong mourns victims of fire that killed 128 and counting
Hong Kong mourns victims of fire that killed 128 and counting
Hong Kong’s leaders oversaw a ceremony on Saturday to mourn the at least 128 people killed in a high-rise apartment complex fire, a toll that is likely to rise further with 200 others still unaccounted for days after the tragedy. MORE..
Three landslides reported in Kurunegala; 9 dead, 24 missing
Three landslides reported in Kurunegala; 9 dead, 24 missing
Kurunegala District has been severely affected by landslides in three locations, resulting in 9 deaths and 24 people reported missing, authorities confirmed. MORE..
11 dead, 14 rescued after elderly home flooded in Pannala
11 dead, 14 rescued after elderly home flooded in Pannala
According to police, a total of 11 residents of an elderly home in Nalawalana, Pannala Police Division, have died due to flooding caused by the ongoing severe weather. MORE..
03 women trapped at Malwathu Oya Railway Bridge rescued by SLAF helicopter
03 women trapped at Malwathu Oya Railway Bridge rescued by SLAF helicopter
Three women who were trapped at the Malwathu Oya Railway Bridge in Anuradhapura have been safely rescued through an air operation. MORE..
Closure of Muslim schools extended amid severe weather
Closure of Muslim schools extended amid severe weather
The Ministry of Education has announced that the closure of all Muslim schools, which had been in effect since November 27 due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the island, has been extended until December 05. MORE..
At least 21 missing following landslide in Thulhiriya
At least 21 missing following landslide in Thulhiriya
At least 21 persons have been reported missing following a landslide in the Monroviyawatte area of Thulhiriya in Warakapola, the police confirmed. MORE..
132 dead and 171 missing amid severe weather in Sri Lanka
132 dead and 171 missing amid severe weather in Sri Lanka
According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), a total of 132 deaths have been reported so far, while 171 individuals remain missing due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions affecting the country. MORE..
Sri Lanka declares State of Public Emergency
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. MORE..
RDA workers caught in accident while clearing earth mound
RDA workers caught in accident while clearing earth mound
A group of Road Development Authority (RDA) workers, who had been dispatched to remove an earth mound that had collapsed onto the Welimada–Nuwara Eliya main road in the Gawarammana area, met with an accident during the operation. MORE..
Met. Department warns of continued indirect effects following Cyclone Ditwah
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..
US pledges $2 million to support Sri Lanka flood relief efforts
US pledges $2 million to support Sri Lanka flood relief efforts
The United States has pledged $2 million to assist urgent relief efforts in Sri Lanka, following the severe impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which has caused heavy rains and flooding across many areas. MORE..
“Manusath Derana” flood relief programme continues for second day
“Manusath Derana” flood relief programme continues for second day
The Manusath Derana “Flood Relief” programme, launched to support those affected by the prevailing adverse weather, continues for the second consecutive day today (29). MORE..
| November 29, 2025 1:50 pm
SriLankan Airlines advises all crew to contact Control Centre amid prevailing situation
SriLankan Airlines advises all crew to contact Control Centre amid prevailing situation
SriLankan Airlines has announced that, due to the prevailing adverse weather situation in the country, communication disruptions have hindered contact with a number of pilots and cabin crew members. MORE..
High-risk flood situation in lower Mahaweli River basin; residents urged to evacuate
High-risk flood situation in lower Mahaweli River basin; residents urged to evacuate
The Irrigation Department reports that, due to the heavy rainfall received in the Mahaweli River catchment areas and current water level readings at the Manampitiya gauging station, the major flood situation in low-lying areas of the lower Mahaweli River basin is expected to escalate to a critical flood level. MORE..
Landslide reported in Ankumbura; many persons reported missing
Landslide reported in Ankumbura; many persons reported missing
A landslide has occurred in the Ankumbura area, within the Alawathugoda Police Division, as a result of the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Warning issued over possible disruption to Colombo water supply
Warning issued over possible disruption to Colombo water supply
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that the operations of the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant may be affected due to the rising water level of the Kelani River. MORE..
Major landslide strikes Welimada; Two bodies recovered
Major landslide strikes Welimada; Two bodies recovered
A major landslide has occurred near Keppetipola Police Station in Welimada, resulting in the closure of the Welimada–Nuwara Eliya road. MORE..
IGP Special Operations Unit launched to provide updates on emergency disaster situation
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..
All 33 persons trapped in Giribawa rescued by SLAF helicopter
All 33 persons trapped in Giribawa rescued by SLAF helicopter
All 33 individuals who were trapped in the Giribawa area of Rajanganaya have been successfully rescued by a Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Mi-17 helicopter, the Air Force announced. MORE..
| November 29, 2025 12:29 pm