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Security forces assist airline crew in flood-affected areas
Security forces assist airline crew in flood-affected areas
Security forces have provided transportation support to airline crew members in the areas affected by recent floods. MORE..
Landslides removal underway on Hatton–Colombo route; Public urged to remain alert
Landslides removal underway on Hatton–Colombo route; Public urged to remain alert
The removal of landslides that occurred along the Hatton–Colombo main road has already commenced, according to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) for the Hatton Division, Pradeep Weerasekara. MORE..
PHIU urges caution on drinking water and diseases in flood-affected areas
PHIU urges caution on drinking water and diseases in flood-affected areas
The Public Health Inspectors’ Union (PHIU) has urged people in flood-affected areas to exercise caution when using drinking water. MORE..
Parliament adjourned for 30 minutes
Parliament adjourned for 30 minutes
Parliament commenced today (01) at 9:00 a.m. under the chairmanship of the Speaker of the House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. MORE..
SLAF honors deceased pilot’s heroism in flood rescue mission in Wennappuwa
SLAF honors deceased pilot’s heroism in flood rescue mission in Wennappuwa
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has issued a special statement regarding the pilot who was killed while engaged in rescue operations for people affected by the adverse weather conditions in near the Lunuwila area, Wennappuwa. MORE..
Nepal announces USD 200,000 in financial aid to flood-hit Sri Lanka
Nepal announces USD 200,000 in financial aid to flood-hit Sri Lanka
The Nepali government on Sunday announced financial aid of 200,000 U.S. dollars for Sri Lanka to support relief and recovery efforts for people badly affected by recent floods. MORE..
Navy rescues over 300 people following Mavil Aru tank embankment breach
Navy rescues over 300 people following Mavil Aru tank embankment breach
The Sri Lanka Navy is continuing extensive rescue and relief operations in areas affected by flooding caused by the breach of a section of the Mavil Aru tank embankment in Trincomalee on 30 November 2025, following heavy rainfall. MORE..
Nayaru main bridge in Mullaitivu collapses amid heavy flooding
Nayaru main bridge in Mullaitivu collapses amid heavy flooding
The Disaster Management Centre in Mullaitivu has stated that the Nayaru main bridge, Mullaitivu has been completely collapsed due to severe flooding. MORE..
Railway Department announces revised time table for today
Railway Department announces revised time table for today
The Railway Department has announced revised train operations for today (01) due to existing obstructions along several railway lines. MORE..
Water level at Nagalagam Street gauge surpasses 8-foot mark
Water level at Nagalagam Street gauge surpasses 8-foot mark
Due to the rising water levels in the Kelani River Basin, Hanwella and several surrounding low-lying areas are currently experiencing a major flood situation. MORE..
Foreign Ministry establishes Emergency Coordination Unit to aid Sri Lankans affected by floods
Foreign Ministry establishes Emergency Coordination Unit to aid Sri Lankans affected by floods
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has established an Emergency Coordination Unit to manage and streamline relief efforts for Sri Lankan nationals affected by the recent floods. MORE..
Death toll from Thailand floods reaches 170
Death toll from Thailand floods reaches 170
The death toll from flooding in Thailand has hit 170, the country’s Ministry of Public Health reported, an increase of eight from Saturday November 29, and 102 injuries. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
The Deep Depression was located near latitude 12.3°N and longitude 80.6°E, about 300 km Northnortheast of Kankasanthurai, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Revised train timetable announced by Department of Railways
Revised train timetable announced by Department of Railways
A new train timetable has been issued by the Department of Railways. MORE..
211 stranded in flood-affected near Mavil Aru Tank rescued
211 stranded in flood-affected near Mavil Aru Tank rescued
A total of 211 individuals stranded in flood-affected areas near Mavil Aru Tank have been rescued by the Sri Lanka Air Force. MORE..
Pilot of the helicopter which crashed while engaged in disaster relief efforts succumbs
Pilot of the helicopter which crashed while engaged in disaster relief efforts succumbs
The pilot of the Bell 212 helicopter that crashed in Lunuwila this afternoon (30) while engaged in rescue operations for people affected by the adverse weather conditions has succumbed to his injuries. MORE..
State of Emergency will solely be used to manage the current crisis, President assures
State of Emergency will solely be used to manage the current crisis, President assures
A State of Emergency has been declared in order to provide the legal safeguards and provisions necessary to manage the prevailing disaster situation and to enable a speedy and efficient recovery process, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated. MORE..
Crew members aboard crashed helicopter rescued and admitted to hospital
Crew members aboard crashed helicopter rescued and admitted to hospital
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter, engaged in rescue operations for people affected by adverse weather, met with an accident. The incident occurred in the area between Lunuwila and Wennappuwa. MORE..
Academic activities in universities and higher education institutes suspended until Dec. 8
Academic activities in universities and higher education institutes suspended until Dec. 8
Academic activities at universities, higher education institutes and vocational training institutions have been suspended until December 8, 2025 due to the disaster situation in the country. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 334, 88 deaths in Kandy
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 334, 88 deaths in Kandy
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 334, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
Dedicated phone numbers issued for tourists affected by adverse weather
Dedicated phone numbers issued for tourists affected by adverse weather
The Sri Lanka Police has issued dedicated phone numbers to assist foreign nationals who are currently in Sri Lanka and affected by the on-going adverse weather conditions. MORE..
No landslides occurred on the slope of Sri Pada - Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thero
No landslides occurred on the slope of Sri Pada - Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thero
Venerable Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thero, the Chief Custodian of the Sri Pada Rajamaha Viharaya, has stated that reports circulating on social media claiming a landslide occurred on the slope of Sri Pada are completely inaccurate. MORE..
National parks and Dehiwala Zoo to reopen tomorrow
National parks and Dehiwala Zoo to reopen tomorrow
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has decided to reopen national parks that are under its management tomorrow (01). MORE..
President to address the nation today
President to address the nation today
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to address the nation at 8:30 p.m. today (30). MORE..
Measures taken to fully restore water supply within three days – Water Board
Measures taken to fully restore water supply within three days – Water Board
Measures are being taken to fully restore water supply within three days to the districts affected by adverse weather conditions, the Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), Engineer A. M. P. C. T. Bandara stated. MORE..