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Irrigation Dept. warns of major flood risk in Kalu Ganga basin
Irrigation Dept. warns of major flood risk in Kalu Ganga basin
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..
Leave of all police personnel cancelled due to bad weather
Leave of all police personnel cancelled due to bad weather
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..
Bus stranded on Kalawewa Bridge: Water rises to waist level of passengers
Bus stranded on Kalawewa Bridge: Water rises to waist level of passengers
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..
| November 28, 2025 10:50 am
Sri Lankan tri-forces mobilized for rescue operations across Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan tri-forces mobilized for rescue operations across Sri Lanka
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..
Minor flood situation reported in Matara District
Minor flood situation reported in Matara District
The Matara Disaster Management Unit reports that a minor flood situation has been experienced in the Matara district. MORE..
Bus with around 70 passengers stuck on Kalawewa Bridge
Bus with around 70 passengers stuck on Kalawewa Bridge
A bus carrying around 70 passengers has been stranded on the Kalawewa Bridge along the Anuradhapura–Puttalam road due to rising flood waters. MORE..
Colombo-Kandy main road closed in Kegalle due to landslide risk
Colombo-Kandy main road closed in Kegalle due to landslide risk
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..
SriLankan Airlines advises passengers to check flight status before arriving at airport
SriLankan Airlines advises passengers to check flight status before arriving at airport
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..
SJB’s Ismail Muththu Mohamed resigns as MP
SJB’s Ismail Muththu Mohamed resigns as MP
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Ismail Muththu Mohamed has announced his resignation from his position as a Member of Parliament. MORE..
CSE to close early due to adverse weather
CSE to close early due to adverse weather
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..
Six Sri Lanka-bound flights diverted due to adverse weather
Six Sri Lanka-bound flights diverted due to adverse weather
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..
Heavy rainfall and gusty winds to continue across the island due to Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
Heavy rainfall and gusty 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
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..
Death toll due to adverse weather climbs to 56 with over 20 missing
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..
All train services suspended due to bad weather
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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 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
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..