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Revised train timetable announced by Department of Railways
Revised train timetable announced by Department of Railways
A new train timetable has been issued by the Department of Railways. MORE..
211 stranded in flood-affected near Mavil Aru Tank rescued
211 stranded in flood-affected near Mavil Aru Tank rescued
A total of 211 individuals stranded in flood-affected areas near Mavil Aru Tank have been rescued by the Sri Lanka Air Force. MORE..
Pilot of the helicopter which crashed while engaged in disaster relief efforts succumbs
Pilot of the helicopter which crashed while engaged in disaster relief efforts succumbs
The pilot of the Bell 212 helicopter that crashed in Lunuwila this afternoon (30) while engaged in rescue operations for people affected by the adverse weather conditions has succumbed to his injuries. MORE..
State of Emergency will solely be used to manage the current crisis, President assures
State of Emergency will solely be used to manage the current crisis, President assures
A State of Emergency has been declared in order to provide the legal safeguards and provisions necessary to manage the prevailing disaster situation and to enable a speedy and efficient recovery process, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated. MORE..
Crew members aboard crashed helicopter rescued and admitted to hospital
Crew members aboard crashed helicopter rescued and admitted to hospital
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter, engaged in rescue operations for people affected by adverse weather, met with an accident. The incident occurred in the area between Lunuwila and Wennappuwa. MORE..
Academic activities of all universities and higher education institutes suspended until Dec. 8
Academic activities of all universities and higher education institutes suspended until Dec. 8
All universities, higher education institutes, and vocational training institutions under the purview of the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education will suspend all academic activities until 8 December 2025 - Secretary, Ministry of Education. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 334, 88 deaths in Kandy
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 334, 88 deaths in Kandy
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 334, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
Dedicated phone numbers issued for tourists affected by adverse weather
Dedicated phone numbers issued for tourists affected by adverse weather
The Sri Lanka Police has issued dedicated phone numbers to assist foreign nationals who are currently in Sri Lanka and affected by the on-going adverse weather conditions. MORE..
No landslides occurred on the slope of Sri Pada - Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thero
No landslides occurred on the slope of Sri Pada - Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thero
Venerable Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thero, the Chief Custodian of the Sri Pada Rajamaha Viharaya, has stated that reports circulating on social media claiming a landslide occurred on the slope of Sri Pada are completely inaccurate. MORE..
National parks and Dehiwala Zoo to reopen tomorrow
National parks and Dehiwala Zoo to reopen tomorrow
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has decided to reopen national parks that are under its management tomorrow (01). MORE..
President to address the nation today
President to address the nation today
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to address the nation at 8:30 p.m. today (30). MORE..
Measures taken to fully restore water supply within three days – Water Board
Measures taken to fully restore water supply within three days – Water Board
Measures are being taken to fully restore water supply within three days to the districts affected by adverse weather conditions, the Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), Engineer A. M. P. C. T. Bandara stated. MORE..
Notice on issuance of driving licence at issued
Notice on issuance of driving licence at issued
The Department of Motor Traffic has announced that due to a failure in its driving licence computer system caused by adverse weather conditions, operations at key offices, including the Werahera main office, will not be functional tomorrow (1). MORE..
Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in seven districts
Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in seven districts
A ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning has been issued for multiple areas in seven districts by the National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO). MORE..
Helicopter engaged in disaster relief operations crash lands in Wennappuwa
Helicopter engaged in disaster relief operations crash lands in Wennappuwa
A Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force, which was involved in disaster relief operations, has met with an accident, police stated. MORE..
Landslides reported in Riverston
Landslides reported in Riverston
A number of landslides have been reported in Riverston, Matale. MORE..
CEB hopes to restore electricity as quickly as possible
CEB hopes to restore electricity as quickly as possible
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has confirmed that Badulla and the Central Province are the regions most affected by power supply interruptions due to adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Litro says adequate supply of gas available in the market
Litro says adequate supply of gas available in the market
The Litro Gas Company states that there is an adequate supply of gas available in the market at present and that refilling operations are continuing without interruption. MORE..
Colombo–Kandy Main road closed near Yakkala for 15 hours
Colombo–Kandy Main road closed near Yakkala for 15 hours
The Colombo–Kandy main road will be closed from the Yakkala area for the next 15 hours, the Disaster Management Centre stated. MORE..
President chairs meeting after the breach of Mavil Aru Tank bund
President chairs meeting after the breach of Mavil Aru Tank bund
The rescue operation to save the people trapped due to the breach of the Mavil Aru reservoir bund is being carried out under the direct supervision of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Risk of infectious diseases spreading among children high, experts warn
Risk of infectious diseases spreading among children high, experts warn
Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera says due to the current widespread flooding and disaster situation, there is a higher likelihood of infectious diseases spreading among children. MORE..
Death toll from floods and landslides surpasses 200
Death toll from floods and landslides surpasses 200
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 212, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed.
Landslide damages section of Talawakelle–Tawalantenne road
Landslide damages section of Talawakelle–Tawalantenne road
A section of approximately 100 meters near Paluwatta in Kotmale along the Talawakelle – Tawalantenne road has been damaged by a landslide. MORE..
Several trains to function this evening
Several trains to function this evening
A number of trains will function this evening (30) to transport those engaged in essential services, Sri Lanka Railways has announced. MORE..
Buildings in Peradeniya along Mahaweli River banks at risk of collapsing
Buildings in Peradeniya along Mahaweli River banks at risk of collapsing
With the decline in water levels of the Mahaweli River in Peradeniya and Gannoruwa, information has been reported indicating a risk of landslides affecting numerous buildings along the riverbanks. MORE..