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..
- Met. Department warns of continued indirect effects following Cyclone Ditwah
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- 132 dead and 171 missing amid severe weather in Sri Lanka
- At least 21 missing following landslide in Thulhiriya
- Closure of Muslim schools extended amid severe weather
- 03 women trapped at Malwathu Oya Railway Bridge rescued by SLAF helicopter
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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
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
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
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 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
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..
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
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
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
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..
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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
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
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
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
A major landslide has occurred near Keppetipola Police Station in Welimada, resulting in the closure of the Welimada–Nuwara Eliya road. MORE..
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
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
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 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
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..
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
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
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
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..
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Australian prime minister becomes first to wed in office
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Sports
Sri Lankan cricketers to donate Pakistan tour earnings to help flood victims
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..
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..
