Death toll due to adverse weather climbs to 56 with over 20 missing
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..
- Red Alert: Major flood situation in low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basin
- Red Alert: Critical flood situations in low-lying areas of 6 major rivers
- Heavy showers and strong winds to continue due to Cyclone “Ditwah”
- Several BIA-bound flights diverted due to adverse weather
- Level 3 landslide evacuation warning issued to 7 districts extended
- Red Alert: Major flood situation in low-lying areas of Kelani River Basin
- All train services suspended due to bad weather
- Death toll due to adverse weather climbs to 56 with over 20 missing
- Highest rainfall in past 24 hours recorded in Gammaduwa, Matale
- Heavy showers and strong winds to continue across the island due to Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
Hot News
Heavy showers and strong winds to continue across the island due to Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
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..
Highest rainfall in past 24 hours recorded in Gammaduwa, Matale
The highest rainfall within the last 24 hours has been reported from Gammaduwa in Matale, with rainfall levels recording 540 mm. MORE..
All train services suspended due to bad weather
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..
Red Alert: Major flood situation in low-lying areas of Kelani River Basin
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..
Level 3 landslide evacuation warning issued to 7 districts extended
The ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued for multiple areas in seven districts has been extended. MORE..
Several BIA-bound flights diverted due to adverse weather
At least three flights bound to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have been diverted to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Heavy showers and strong winds to continue due to Cyclone “Ditwah”
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..
Red Alert: Critical flood situations in low-lying areas of 6 major rivers
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..
Red Alert: Major flood situation in low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basin
The Irrigation Department announced that a major flood situation has already developed in the low-lying areas of the Mahaweli River Basin and strongly advised people living in those areas to evacuate as early as possible. MORE..
Train services on upcountry line limited due to bad weather
Sri Lanka Railways has announced that train services on the Upcountry Line will be limited to the section between Colombo Fort and Rambukkana until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow (28).
Special holiday declared for govt employees amid adverse weather
A special holiday has been declared for tomorrow (28) for all government employees, except those engaged in essential services, due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
|
November 27, 2025 8:39 pm
Power outages reported in several areas due to bad weather
Power outages have been reported in several areas, including Mahiyanganaya, Ampara and Vavunathivu due to inclement weather-related incidents, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) confirmed.
All international schools in Sri Lanka directed to close amid bad weather
The Secretary to the Ministry of Education has advised the administrators of international schools operating in Sri Lanka to temporarily close their schools with immediate effect, due to the prevailing inclement weather conditions. MORE..
Toll-free travel allowed on expressways due to disaster situation
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced that with immediate effect, no toll will be charged for travel on expressways until further notice. MORE..
Major flood warning for low-lying areas of Mahaweli River; Amber warning for Kelani River
The Irrigation Department warns that there is a possibility of a major flood situation occurring within the next 24 hours in the low-lying areas adjacent to the Mahaweli River in the Yatinuwara and Gangawata Korale Divisional Secretariat Divisions of the Mahaweli River Basin. MORE..
Highest rainfall in past 24 hours recorded in Gammaduwa, Matale
The highest rainfall within the last 24 hours has been reported from Gammaduwa in Matale, with rainfall levels recording 540 mm. MORE..
All train services suspended due to bad weather
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..
Red Alert: Major flood situation in low-lying areas of Kelani River Basin
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..
Level 3 landslide evacuation warning issued to 7 districts extended
The ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued for multiple areas in seven districts has been extended. MORE..
Several BIA-bound flights diverted due to adverse weather
At least three flights bound to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have been diverted to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Heavy showers and strong winds to continue due to Cyclone “Ditwah”
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..
Red Alert: Critical flood situations in low-lying areas of 6 major rivers
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..
Red Alert: Major flood situation in low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basin
The Irrigation Department announced that a major flood situation has already developed in the low-lying areas of the Mahaweli River Basin and strongly advised people living in those areas to evacuate as early as possible. MORE..
Train services on upcountry line limited due to bad weather
Sri Lanka Railways has announced that train services on the Upcountry Line will be limited to the section between Colombo Fort and Rambukkana until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow (28).
Latest TV News Bulletin
Video of the Day
Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin
Video of the Day
Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin
Video Story
President chairs emergency meeting with govt and opposition MPs in Parliament (English)
Technology
Alibaba starts selling Quark AI glasses in China, enters global wearables race
Alibaba released on Thursday its new Quark artificial intelligence glasses in China, heralding the Chinese tech company’s efforts to break into the AI wearables market dominated by Meta globally. MORE..
Uber, WeRide launch driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi
Uber, WeRide launch driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi
Uber Technologies rolled out driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi in partnership with Chinese autonomous-driving firm WeRide on Wednesday, following the tie-up they announced last year. MORE..
Apple set to become world’s top phone maker, overtaking Samsung
Apple set to become world’s top phone maker, overtaking Samsung
Apple Inc. will retake its crown as the world’s largest smartphone maker for the first time in more than a decade, lifted by the successful debut of a new iPhone series and a rush of consumers upgrading devices, according to Counterpoint Research. MORE..
HP to cut thousands of jobs due to AI adoption
HP to cut thousands of jobs due to AI adoption
Computer and printer maker HP announced Tuesday (Nov 25) a sweeping restructuring plan that will eliminate about 10 per cent of its workforce globally as the company pivots toward artificial intelligence to boost efficiency. MORE..
Entertainment
Netflix crashes as ‘Stranger Things 5’ premieres
“Stranger Things” briefly pulled Netflix into the Upside Down. MORE..
Grace Richardson makes history as first openly gay Miss England
Grace Richardson makes history as first openly gay Miss England
20-year-old student Grace Richardson made history when she became the first openly gay Miss England over the weekend. MORE..
Thai court issues arrest warrant for Miss Universe co-owner
Thai court issues arrest warrant for Miss Universe co-owner
A Thai court has issued an arrest warrant for the media mogul co-owner of the Miss Universe beauty pageant over alleged fraud worth US$930,000, a court official told AFP on Wednesday (Nov 26). MORE..
One spouse is enough, Vatican tells world’s Catholics
One spouse is enough, Vatican tells world’s Catholics
Happily ever after doesn’t require any complicated maths, the Vatican said on Tuesday -- for Catholics, one spouse is enough. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
304.2258 | 311.7832 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
401.9275 | 414.5713 |
Europe
Euro |
351.8275 | 363.3045 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
376.1467 | 391.1478 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
215.5796 | 223.3563 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
196.5492 | 205.7016 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
233.0496 | 242.1782 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9419 | 2.0077 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
Bahrain
|
Dinar | 817.1967 |
Kuwait
|
Dinar | 1,003.8123 |
Oman
|
Rial | 800.1844 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 84.5315 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 82.1380 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 83.8847 |
Sports
T20 tri-series: Sri Lanka edge Pakistan in thrilling contest
Sri Lanka have defeated Pakistan in a thrilling contest by six runs to claim the spot in the tri-nation series final on Thursday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. MORE..
Kamil Mishara powers Sri Lanka to 184-4 against Pakistan
Opening batter Kamil Mishara’s 76 off 48 propelled Sri Lanka to a strong total in a must-win T20I tri-series encounter against Pakistan here at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday. MORE..
Pakistan put Sri Lanka in to bat in high-stakes T20 clash
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first against Sri Lanka in a must-win T20 match at Rawalpindi on Thursday. MORE..
Sri Lanka to take on Pakistan in the must-win encounter in Rawalpindi
Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan in the sixth game of the T20I Tri-Series in Rawalpindi. MORE..
FIFA announces procedures for 2026 World Cup draw
FIFA has announced the procedures of the final draw for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC, the United States, on December 5. MORE..
