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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..
Toll-free travel allowed on expressways due to disaster situation
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
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..
Death toll due to adverse weather climbs to 47 in Sri Lanka, 21 missing
Death toll due to adverse weather climbs to 47 in Sri Lanka, 21 missing
The number of deaths reported thus far owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country over the past couple of days has increased to 47, according to the Disaster Management Center (DMC). MORE..
At least 65 dead as Hong Kong firefighters battle burning towers for a second day
At least 65 dead as Hong Kong firefighters battle burning towers for a second day
Firefighters battled a blaze at a high-rise apartment complex in Hong Kong for the second day on Thursday, as the death toll rose to 65 in one of the deadliest blazes in the city’s modern history. MORE..
Colombo-Badulla night mail trains cancelled
Colombo-Badulla night mail trains cancelled
The Department of Railways has cancelled the night mail train operating between Colombo and Badulla, as well as the return service from Badulla to Colombo. MORE..
Several national parks closed until further notice
Several national parks closed until further notice
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has announced that multiple national parks will be temporarily closed due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions across the island. MORE..
Preschools and early childhood development centers closed from tomorrow
Preschools and early childhood development centers closed from tomorrow
All preschools and early childhood development centers across the country will be closed from tomorrow (28) due to the prevailing adverse weather and associated disaster conditions, the National Secretariat for Early Childhood Development announced. MORE..
SLAF helicopter rescues 3 flood victims trapped in Mahawa
SLAF helicopter rescues 3 flood victims trapped in Mahawa
A Bell 212 helicopter of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has rescued three persons who were trapped on the rooftop of a two-storey building in Mahawa due to floods caused by prevailing inclement weather. MORE..
Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ forms near Sri Lanka
Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ forms near Sri Lanka
The Department of Meteorology announced that the deep depression which had formed near the Sri Lankan coast in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclone a short time ago today (27). The cyclone has been named “Ditwa”. MORE..
| November 27, 2025 5:00 pm
Sri Lanka-bound flights to be diverted to India during weather emergency
Sri Lanka-bound flights to be diverted to India during weather emergency
The Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Anura Karunathilake, has announced that all flights arriving in Sri Lanka will be diverted to Trivandrum or Cochin airports in India if they are unable to land at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) during a weather emergency.
President orders to provide Rs. 1 million compensation for disaster victims
President orders to provide Rs. 1 million compensation for disaster victims
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the President’s Fund to provide Rs. 1 million in compensation for each individual who died as a result of the emergency disaster situation caused by heavy rainfall, including floods and landslides. MORE..
Heavy rains trigger major flood alert in Mahaweli River Basin
Heavy rains trigger major flood alert in Mahaweli River Basin
The Department of Irrigation has issued a warning of a potential flood situation within the next 48 hours in low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River Basin. MORE..
Several train journeys to Batticaloa and Trincomalee cancelled until further notice
Several train journeys to Batticaloa and Trincomalee cancelled until further notice
The Railway Department has decided to cancel six long-distance, intercity and night mail train journeys that were scheduled to run on the Batticaloa and Trincomalee lines today (27). MORE..
President issues directives to officials to prioritise public safety and rescue operations
President issues directives to officials to prioritise public safety and rescue operations
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued directives to security forces and relevant officials to prioritise public safety and rescue operations and to ensure the continuous provision of essential relief services, including healthcare for affected populations. MORE..
Three bodies recovered, 17 reported missing after earthslip in Gangoda, Kandy
Three bodies recovered, 17 reported missing after earthslip in Gangoda, Kandy
Three bodies have been recovered while at least 17 individuals are reported missing following an earthslip in Gangoda, Kandy, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).
Death toll due to adverse weather increases to 39
Death toll due to adverse weather increases to 39
The number of deaths reported owing to adverse weather conditions across the country in the past few hours has increased to 39, the Disaster Management Centre noted. MORE..
Parliament sittings scheduled for tomorrow and Saturday cancelled
Parliament sittings scheduled for tomorrow and Saturday cancelled
UPDATE: Parliament is scheduled to convene tomorrow morning for a brief session lasting only thirty (30) minutes, while no sitting will be held on Saturday (29), the Department of Communications of Parliament has now announced. MORE..
23 passengers rescued after bus swept away by strong currents in Kumbukkana
23 passengers rescued after bus swept away by strong currents in Kumbukkana
The Colombo-Wellawaya main road has been submerged in the Kumbukkana area due to the torrential rainfall affecting the Monaragala area. MORE..
‘Red’ Alert: Deep Depression near Sri Lanka likely to intensify into Cyclone
‘Red’ Alert: Deep Depression near Sri Lanka likely to intensify into Cyclone
The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ alert warning for the land and the sea areas around the island due to the deep depression over south-east of Sri Lanka. MORE..