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Death toll climbs to 69 after landslides and severe floods in Sri Lanka
Death toll climbs to 69 after landslides and severe floods in Sri Lanka
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 services including electricity, fuel supply declared essential services
Several services including electricity, fuel supply declared essential services
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an extraordinary gazette notification declaring a number of services, including the supply of electricity, as essential services. MORE..
PM Harini briefs diplomatic community on flood relief and recovery efforts
PM Harini briefs diplomatic community on flood relief and recovery efforts
Sri Lanka Tourism has designated a responsible officer to handle inquiries regarding foreign tourists affected by the current disaster situation. MORE..
Sri Lankan cricketers to donate Pakistan tour earnings to help flood victims
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..
Landslide risk forces partial closure of expressway section
Landslide risk forces partial closure of expressway section
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..
Schools to reopen on December 16
Schools to reopen on December 16
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..
Residents of Dompe, Biyagama, and Kelaniya’s low-lying areas urged to evacuate
Residents of Dompe, Biyagama, and Kelaniya’s low-lying areas urged to evacuate
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..
2025 GCE A/L exam postponed until further notice
2025 GCE A/L exam postponed until further notice
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..
NBRO sounds warning regarding landslide-prone areas
NBRO sounds warning regarding landslide-prone areas
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..
India navy ships hand over relief material in Colombo
India navy ships hand over relief material in Colombo
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..
Limited train services to operate only in Western Province today
Limited train services to operate only in Western Province today
Several train services have been resumed this evening (28) only within the Western Province, according to railway authorities. MORE..
Major flood warning for Gampaha town and surrounding areas
Major flood warning for Gampaha town and surrounding areas
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..
Five dead, 12 missing after earth slip in Minipe
Five dead, 12 missing after earth slip in Minipe
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..
Modi expresses condolences for victims; announces immediate help to Sri Lanka
Modi expresses condolences for victims; announces immediate help to Sri Lanka
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..
13 persons trapped on Manampitiya Bridge rescued by SLAF helicopter
13 persons trapped on Manampitiya Bridge rescued by SLAF helicopter
Thirteen individuals who were stranded on the Manampitiya Bridge in Polonnaruwa have been safely rescued by a SLAF Bell-212 helicopter. MORE..
| November 28, 2025 4:05 pm
Multiple flights to BIA cancelled or diverted due to bad weather
Multiple flights to BIA cancelled or diverted due to bad weather
Several flights scheduled to arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, have been cancelled due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
India’s INS Vikrant to deploy helicopters for flood relief efforts in Sri Lanka
India’s INS Vikrant to deploy helicopters for flood relief efforts in Sri Lanka
India has expressed its willingness to provide helicopters for rescue operations to assist people affected by the ongoing disaster situation in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Police release 47 emergency hotlines for reporting disaster situations
Police release 47 emergency hotlines for reporting disaster situations
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..
President urged to declare state of emergency amid disaster situation
President urged to declare state of emergency amid disaster situation
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..
Kaduwela interchange of expressway closed due to flooding
Kaduwela interchange of expressway closed due to flooding
Vehicular traffic at the Kaduwela Expressway Interchange has been completely halted due to the overflowing of the Kelani River caused by the prevailing heavy rainfall. MORE..
High-risk flood warning issued for low-lying areas of Kelani River basin
High-risk flood warning issued for low-lying areas of Kelani River basin
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..
Colombo could experience worst floods in decades tomorrow night - officials warn
Colombo could experience worst floods in decades tomorrow night - officials warn
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..
Police introduce emergency hotline for life-saving assistance
Police introduce emergency hotline for life-saving assistance
Sri Lanka Police has introduced an emergency contact number for the public to seek assistance for life-saving operations. MORE..
Manusath Derana flood relief programme now underway
Manusath Derana flood relief programme now underway
The Manusath Derana “Flood Relief” programme is currently underway. MORE..
President directs officials to prioritize relief operations without financial constraints
President directs officials to prioritize relief operations without financial constraints
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..