Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Ismail Muththu Mohamed has announced his resignation from his position as a Member of Parliament. MORE..
Gampaha District Secretary Lalinda Gamage has urged residents of low-lying areas in Dompe, Biyagama, and Kelaniya to evacuate immediately due to the rapidly worsening flood situation. MORE..
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 46 deaths have been recorded within the past 72 hours as adverse weather conditions continue to affect the island. MORE..
The Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), stated that the police and tri-forces are actively reaching affected areas to rescue people impacted by the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
The heavy rainfall currently affecting the Kalu Ganga basin, along with data analysis conducted by the Irrigation Department, indicates that a major flood situation is likely to occur within the next few hours. MORE..
Thirteen individuals who were stranded on the Manampitiya Bridge in Polonnaruwa have been safely rescued by a SLAF Bell-212 helicopter. MORE..
A lane on the Gelanigama-Kahathuduwa Expressway has been temporarily closed for vehicles due to a potential landslide risk as a result of the prevailing heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions. MORE..
The Sri Lankan cricket team, which is currently participating in a tri-series tournament in Pakistan, has decided to donate tour money and match fees from the series to support those affected floods and landslides in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions across the island, the Sri Lanka Police has introduced dedicated telephone numbers to provide information and assistance to the public regarding disaster situations. MORE..
The Irrigation Department warned that that critical flood situations have already developed in the low-lying areas of the relevant river basins of six major rivers, and that water levels are expected to rise further. MORE..
At least three flights bound to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have been diverted to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” is centered near latitude 8.1°N and longitude 81.2°E, about 50km South of Trincomalee and it is very likely to move north-northwestwards, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
A bus carrying around 70 passengers has been stranded on the Kalawewa Bridge along the Anuradhapura–Puttalam road due to rising flood waters. MORE..
Several areas in Colombo have also been affected by the adverse weather conditions, police stated. MORE..
The ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued for multiple areas in seven districts has been extended. MORE..
Regular trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) will be halted early today (28) due to the adverse weather prevailing across the country, the CSE announced. MORE..
The Matara Disaster Management Unit reports that a minor flood situation has been experienced in the Matara district. MORE..
The Cyclonic storm “Ditwah” is centered near latitude 7.7°N and longitude 81.5°E, about 20km Southwest of Batticaloa and it is very likely to move northnorthwestwards today (28), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
The Irrigation Department has warned that the low-lying areas of the Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya valleys, including parts of Gampaha town, may experience a major flood situation within the next six hours. MORE..
A section of the Colombo-Kandy main road has been closed between the 88 km and 89 km mile posts in Meepitiya, Kegalle, due to the risk of landslides. MORE..
The Irrigation Department warns that a major flood situation is likely to occur within the next 48 hours in the low-lying areas of the Kelani River valley. MORE..
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed District Secretaries to proceed with rescue and relief operations for affected communities without allowing financial constraints to hinder their work, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an extraordinary gazette notification declaring a number of services, including the supply of electricity, as essential services. MORE..
Five people have been confirmed dead and 12 others have been reported missing following an earth slip in the Pamunupura area of Minipe, Hasalaka, the Kandy District Secretary announced. MORE..
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has issued a special advisory to bus employees providing public transport services, due to the adverse weather conditions affecting the island. MORE..
Sri Lanka Police has introduced an emergency contact number for the public to seek assistance for life-saving operations. MORE..
The Kaduwela exit of the Southern Expressway has been reportedly inundated, causing disruption to motorists travelling from the Kadawatha direction. MORE..
A bus carrying around 70 passengers, which became stranded on the Kalawewa Bridge along the Anuradhapura–Puttalam road, is reportedly facing rising floodwaters, reaching the waist level of passengers onboard. MORE..
SriLankan Airlines has announced the passengers to check the latest flight status before arriving at the airport, as adverse weather conditions continue to affect the island. MORE..
The President has instructed the Army Commander to deploy Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops for the rescue and assistance of citizens affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the island. MORE..
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences to the people of Sri Lanka affected by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’, noting the loss of lives and the hardships faced across the country. MORE..
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has warned that landslides could occur at any moment in any mountainous region due to the prevailing severe weather conditions. MORE..
The Commissioner General of Examinations has announced that the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been postponed until further notice due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country. MORE..
Sri Lanka Tourism has designated a responsible officer to handle inquiries regarding foreign tourists affected by the current disaster situation. MORE..
The Manusath Derana “Flood Relief” programme is currently underway. MORE..
Three members of the same family were killed when a landslide struck a residence on Old Railway Yard Road in Nawalapitiya today (28). MORE..
Due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka, six flights bound to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have been diverted to Mattala, Trivandrum, and Cochin airports, BIA officials said. ,MORE..
The Railway Department has announced that train services on all routes have been suspended after 6:00 a.m. today (28), owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
India has expressed its willingness to provide helicopters for rescue operations to assist people affected by the ongoing disaster situation in Sri Lanka. MORE..
On behalf of the Government of India, the Indian navy ships INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri, which are on a visit to Sri Lanka, have officially handed over flood relief material the island nation in Colombo. MORE..
Sri Lankan troops were racing to rescue hundreds of people marooned by rising floodwaters on Friday as weather-related deaths rose to 69, with another 34 people declared missing. MORE..
Several flights scheduled to arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, have been cancelled due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Leaders of opposition parties have submitted a proposal to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urging the implementation of a state of emergency in the country, specifically to manage the ongoing disaster situation. MORE..
Several train services have been resumed this evening (28) only within the Western Province, according to railway authorities. MORE..
Russia’s state communications watchdog threatened on Friday to block WhatsApp entirely if it fails to comply with Russian law, news agencies reported. MORE..
The Department of Irrigation has issued a red alert for the low-lying areas of the Kelani River Basin, warning of a high risk of flooding at a level unprecedented in recent history. MORE..
Schools will reopen for the final phase of the third school term on December 16, according to the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe. MORE..
Police Headquarters has announced that all leave and days off for police officers have been cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions affecting the island. MORE..
The highest rainfall within the last 24 hours has been reported from Gammaduwa in Matale, with rainfall levels recording 540 mm. MORE..
The Meteorology Department has issued a ‘Red’ alert warning for the land and the sea areas around the island due to the Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah.” MORE..
