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Notice on issuance of driving licence at issued
Notice on issuance of driving licence at issued
The Department of Motor Traffic has announced that due to a failure in its driving licence computer system caused by adverse weather conditions, operations at key offices, including the Werahera main office, will not be functional tomorrow (1). MORE..
Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in seven districts
Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in seven districts
A ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning has been issued for multiple areas in seven districts by the National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO). MORE..
Helicopter engaged in disaster relief operations crash lands in Wennappuwa
Helicopter engaged in disaster relief operations crash lands in Wennappuwa
A Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force, which was involved in disaster relief operations, has met with an accident, police stated. MORE..
Landslides reported in Riverston
Landslides reported in Riverston
A number of landslides have been reported in Riverston, Matale. MORE..
CEB hopes to restore electricity as quickly as possible
CEB hopes to restore electricity as quickly as possible
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has confirmed that Badulla and the Central Province are the regions most affected by power supply interruptions due to adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Litro says adequate supply of gas available in the market
Litro says adequate supply of gas available in the market
The Litro Gas Company states that there is an adequate supply of gas available in the market at present and that refilling operations are continuing without interruption. MORE..
Colombo–Kandy Main road closed near Yakkala for 15 hours
Colombo–Kandy Main road closed near Yakkala for 15 hours
The Colombo–Kandy main road will be closed from the Yakkala area for the next 15 hours, the Disaster Management Centre stated. MORE..
President chairs meeting after the breach of Mavil Aru Tank bund
President chairs meeting after the breach of Mavil Aru Tank bund
The rescue operation to save the people trapped due to the breach of the Mavil Aru reservoir bund is being carried out under the direct supervision of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Risk of infectious diseases spreading among children high, experts warn
Risk of infectious diseases spreading among children high, experts warn
Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera says due to the current widespread flooding and disaster situation, there is a higher likelihood of infectious diseases spreading among children. MORE..
Death toll from floods and landslides surpasses 200
Death toll from floods and landslides surpasses 200
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 212, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed.
Landslide damages section of Talawakelle–Tawalantenne road
Landslide damages section of Talawakelle–Tawalantenne road
A section of approximately 100 meters near Paluwatta in Kotmale along the Talawakelle – Tawalantenne road has been damaged by a landslide. MORE..
Several trains to function this evening
Several trains to function this evening
A number of trains will function this evening (30) to transport those engaged in essential services, Sri Lanka Railways has announced. MORE..
Buildings in Peradeniya along Mahaweli River banks at risk of collapsing
Buildings in Peradeniya along Mahaweli River banks at risk of collapsing
With the decline in water levels of the Mahaweli River in Peradeniya and Gannoruwa, information has been reported indicating a risk of landslides affecting numerous buildings along the riverbanks. MORE..
Child Affairs Minister requests to reopen daycare centers from tomorrow
Child Affairs Minister requests to reopen daycare centers from tomorrow
The Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj has made a request to reopen daycare centers that are able to operate starting tomorrow (December 1). MORE..
23 dead, 10 houses destroyed in Sarasavigama, Peradeniya landslide
23 dead, 10 houses destroyed in Sarasavigama, Peradeniya landslide
Another landslide has been reported from Sarasavigama, Peradeniya owing to heavy rains in the area. MORE..
No fuel price revision for December - CPC
No fuel price revision for December - CPC
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that there will be no revision of fuel prices for the month of December 2025. MORE..
All exams including 2025 A/L examination postponed indefinitely
All exams including 2025 A/L examination postponed indefinitely
The Department of Examinations has announced that the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, along with all other examinations scheduled to be held, has been postponed indefinitely. MORE..
Air Force rescues 121 individuals who were trapped near Mavil Aru Anicut
Air Force rescues 121 individuals who were trapped near Mavil Aru Anicut
The Sri Lanka Air Force has rescued 121 individuals who were trapped near the Mavil Aru Anicut. MORE..
| November 30, 2025 1:39 pm
Bridge near Yakkala Ayurveda caving in, section of Colombo-Kandy road closed temporarily
Bridge near Yakkala Ayurveda caving in, section of Colombo-Kandy road closed temporarily
The center of the bridge near Yakkala Ayurveda along the main Colombo-Kandy road is caving in, according to the Chairman of the Gampaha District Coordination Committee, Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe. MORE..
Pakistan to send mobile field hospital to provide medical care for flood victims in Sri Lanka
Pakistan to send mobile field hospital to provide medical care for flood victims in Sri Lanka
Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has launched a relief operation for flood-affected people in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Red Alert issued for gusty winds despite Cyclone “Ditwah” moving away from Sri Lanka
Red Alert issued for gusty winds despite Cyclone “Ditwah” moving away from Sri Lanka
Cyclone “Ditwah” is currently centered near latitude 11.1°N and longitude 80.6°E, about 170 km North-northeast of Jaffna and it is very likely to move northwards, away from Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 193
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 193
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 193, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
Veterinary Association on standby to provide assistance for animals affected by floods
Veterinary Association on standby to provide assistance for animals affected by floods
The Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA) has announced its readiness to provide assistance to pets, livestock and stray animals affected or trapped by the ongoing flood situation across the island. MORE..
Public urged to pay close attention to announcements issued by Irrigation Dept.
Public urged to pay close attention to announcements issued by Irrigation Dept.
Although heavy rainfall has subsided, the Director General of the Department of Meteorology, Athula Karunanayake has urged the general public to continuously pay close attention to the announcements issued by the Department of Irrigation regarding the flood threat, as the water received in the central regions is gradually flowing downstream. MORE..
Water level of Kalu Ganga expected to rise further
Water level of Kalu Ganga expected to rise further
Flooding affecting the low-lying areas within the Kalu Ganga basin could develop into a significant flood situation in the next few hours, the Department of Irrigation has warned. MORE..