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11 dead, 14 rescued after elderly home flooded in Pannala
11 dead, 14 rescued after elderly home flooded in Pannala
According to police, a total of 11 residents of an elderly home in Nalawalana, Pannala Police Division, have died due to flooding caused by the ongoing severe weather. MORE..
03 women trapped at Malwathu Oya Railway Bridge rescued by SLAF helicopter
03 women trapped at Malwathu Oya Railway Bridge rescued by SLAF helicopter
Three women who were trapped at the Malwathu Oya Railway Bridge in Anuradhapura have been safely rescued through an air operation. MORE..
Closure of Muslim schools extended amid severe weather
Closure of Muslim schools extended amid severe weather
The Ministry of Education has announced that the closure of all Muslim schools, which had been in effect since November 27 due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the island, has been extended until December 05. MORE..
At least 21 missing following landslide in Thulhiriya
At least 21 missing following landslide in Thulhiriya
At least 21 persons have been reported missing following a landslide in the Monroviyawatte area of Thulhiriya in Warakapola, the police confirmed. MORE..
132 dead and 171 missing amid severe weather in Sri Lanka
132 dead and 171 missing amid severe weather in Sri Lanka
According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), a total of 132 deaths have been reported so far, while 171 individuals remain missing due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions affecting the country. MORE..
Sri Lanka declares State of Public Emergency
Sri Lanka declares State of Public Emergency
The President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has issued an Extraordinary Gazette declaring a State of Public Emergency across the country. MORE..
RDA workers caught in accident while clearing earth mound
RDA workers caught in accident while clearing earth mound
A group of Road Development Authority (RDA) workers, who had been dispatched to remove an earth mound that had collapsed onto the Welimada–Nuwara Eliya main road in the Gawarammana area, met with an accident during the operation. MORE..
Met. Department warns of continued indirect effects following Cyclone Ditwah
Met. Department warns of continued indirect effects following Cyclone Ditwah
The Director General of the Department of Meteorology, Athula Karunanayake, stated that although the direct effects of the cyclone have subsided as it has moved away from the island, the indirect effects will continue. MORE..
US pledges $2 million to support Sri Lanka flood relief efforts
US pledges $2 million to support Sri Lanka flood relief efforts
The United States has pledged $2 million to assist urgent relief efforts in Sri Lanka, following the severe impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which has caused heavy rains and flooding across many areas. MORE..
“Manusath Derana” flood relief programme continues for second day
“Manusath Derana” flood relief programme continues for second day
The Manusath Derana “Flood Relief” programme, launched to support those affected by the prevailing adverse weather, continues for the second consecutive day today (29). MORE..
| November 29, 2025 1:50 pm
SriLankan Airlines advises all crew to contact Control Centre amid prevailing situation
SriLankan Airlines advises all crew to contact Control Centre amid prevailing situation
SriLankan Airlines has announced that, due to the prevailing adverse weather situation in the country, communication disruptions have hindered contact with a number of pilots and cabin crew members. MORE..
High-risk flood situation in lower Mahaweli River basin; residents urged to evacuate
High-risk flood situation in lower Mahaweli River basin; residents urged to evacuate
The Irrigation Department reports that, due to the heavy rainfall received in the Mahaweli River catchment areas and current water level readings at the Manampitiya gauging station, the major flood situation in low-lying areas of the lower Mahaweli River basin is expected to escalate to a critical flood level. MORE..
Landslide reported in Ankumbura; many persons reported missing
Landslide reported in Ankumbura; many persons reported missing
A landslide has occurred in the Ankumbura area, within the Alawathugoda Police Division, as a result of the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Warning issued over possible disruption to Colombo water supply
Warning issued over possible disruption to Colombo water supply
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that the operations of the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant may be affected due to the rising water level of the Kelani River. MORE..
Major landslide strikes Welimada; Two bodies recovered
Major landslide strikes Welimada; Two bodies recovered
A major landslide has occurred near Keppetipola Police Station in Welimada, resulting in the closure of the Welimada–Nuwara Eliya road. MORE..
IGP Special Operations Unit launched to provide updates on emergency disaster situation
IGP Special Operations Unit launched to provide updates on emergency disaster situation
The Police Media Division has reported that due to unexpected severe weather conditions affecting the island, several areas have experienced heavy rainfall, flooding, strong winds, and landslides. Evacuation notices have been issued to residents in multiple affected regions. MORE..
All 33 persons trapped in Giribawa rescued by SLAF helicopter
All 33 persons trapped in Giribawa rescued by SLAF helicopter
All 33 individuals who were trapped in the Giribawa area of Rajanganaya have been successfully rescued by a Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Mi-17 helicopter, the Air Force announced. MORE..
| November 29, 2025 12:29 pm
All passengers rescued from flood-stranded bus on Kala Oya Bridge
All passengers rescued from flood-stranded bus on Kala Oya Bridge
Security forces personnel have successfully rescued all 67 passengers, including a foreign woman, who had climbed onto the rooftop of a nearby residence after the bus they were travelling in was trapped by floodwaters on the Kala Oya Bridge along the Anuradhapura–Puttalam road, the Sri Lanka Navy Spokesman confirmed. MORE..
Special visa measures for foreigners affected by adverse weather in Sri Lanka
Special visa measures for foreigners affected by adverse weather in Sri Lanka
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced special visa facilitation measures for foreign nationals impacted by the ongoing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Cyclone Ditwah heads towards Tamil Nadu as fresh alerts issued, flights cancelled
Cyclone Ditwah heads towards Tamil Nadu as fresh alerts issued, flights cancelled
With Cyclone Ditwah steadily advancing towards the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts, Indian authorities have stepped up preparedness on multiple fronts, from large-scale relief operations to flight cancellations and district-wide holiday notifications for schools and colleges. MORE..
Water levels rise in Attanagalu Oya; Flood risk persists in Gampaha District
Water levels rise in Attanagalu Oya; Flood risk persists in Gampaha District
The Irrigation Department has reported that the water level of the Attanagalu Oya in the Gampaha District continues to rise. MORE..
Directive issued for all prison officers amid disaster situation
Directive issued for all prison officers amid disaster situation
The Commissioner General of Prisons has instructed prison officers who are unable to reach their designated workplaces due to the ongoing disaster situation in the country to report immediately to the nearest prison. MORE..
High-risk flood situation in low-lying areas of Maha Oya within next 24 hours
High-risk flood situation in low-lying areas of Maha Oya within next 24 hours
The Irrigation Department has issued a high-risk flood warning for the low-lying areas of the Maha Oya Basin for the next 24 hours. MORE..
Death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah increases to 123, another 130 missing
Death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah increases to 123, another 130 missing
The number of deaths reported owing to adverse weather conditions across the country in the past few days has increased to 123, the Disaster Management Centre noted.
Indian rescue team arrives to assist flood victims in Sri Lanka
Indian rescue team arrives to assist flood victims in Sri Lanka
An Indian rescue team arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (29) to support ongoing relief efforts following severe weather conditions in the country. MORE..