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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..
At least 40 rescued from bus stranded on Kala Oya Bridge
At least 40 rescued from bus stranded on Kala Oya Bridge
Security forces personnel have successfully rescued at least 40 people, 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. MORE..
Train services on main line suspended due to bad weather
Train services on main line suspended due to bad weather
The railway authorities have announced that trains scheduled to operate on the Main Line this morning will be suspended due to flooding affecting several sections of the track, including Daraluwa and Gampaha. MORE..
Landslide strikes near Kotmale; Dozens trapped
Landslide strikes near Kotmale; Dozens trapped
A landslide has reportedly occurred near Rambadagama in Kotmale, affecting the middle section of the village between the Nuwara Eliya–Pudalu Oya roads. MORE..
President monitors live rescue of bus stranded on Kala Oya Bridge
President monitors live rescue of bus stranded on Kala Oya Bridge
The individuals who were stranded in a bus after it was struck by floodwaters on the Kala Oya Bridge along the Anuradhapura–Puttalam road are currently sheltering on the roof of a nearby residence. MORE..
| November 29, 2025 7:49 am
Indian aircraft with 12 tons of humanitarian aid arrives in BIA
Indian aircraft with 12 tons of humanitarian aid arrives in BIA
An Indian aircraft carrying approximately 12 tons of humanitarian aid arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (29), the External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, announced. MORE..
| November 29, 2025 7:48 am
Highest rainfall in past 24 hours recorded in Nillambe, Kandy
Highest rainfall in past 24 hours recorded in Nillambe, Kandy
According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), the highest rainfall recorded during the past 24 hours has been reported from Nillambe in Kandy, with rainfall levels recording 431 mm. MORE..
Prevailing rainy conditions will considerably reduce by tomorrow – Met. Department
Prevailing rainy conditions will considerably reduce by tomorrow – Met. Department
The prevailing rainy weather conditions will reduce considerably by tomorrow (30), the Department of Meteorology has announced. MORE..
Cyclone “Ditwah”: Red alert issued for Tamil Nadu coastal districts
Cyclone “Ditwah”: Red alert issued for Tamil Nadu coastal districts
Cyclone “Ditwah” is gradually moving away from Sri Lanka towards the Bay of Bengal region and Tamil Nadu, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated. MORE..
Special circular issued to all health workers amidst prevailing disaster situation
Special circular issued to all health workers amidst prevailing disaster situation
The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Mass Media have declared a state of emergency within the health sector for one week until December 4 in order to ensure uninterrupted health services to the public. MORE..
Water supply affected to several areas owing to submerged plants
Water supply affected to several areas owing to submerged plants
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says several of its water sources and purification plants have been submerged due to the prevailing flood situation. MORE..
Latest on Cyclone “Ditwah”
Latest on Cyclone “Ditwah”
The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” is currently centered near latitude 8.8°N and longitude 80.8°E, about 60km West-northwest of Trincomalee, according to the update issued by the Department of Meteorology at 2:00 a.m. today. MORE..
Operations at Colombo Port temporarily suspended
Operations at Colombo Port temporarily suspended
Operations at the Colombo Port have been temporarily suspended. MORE..
Death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah climbs further
Death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah climbs further
The death toll reported so far from Badulla and Kandy due to the severe weather affecting the country has risen to 85, according to data from the Disaster Management Centre and respective district secretaries. MORE..
Govt invites overseas Sri Lankans and foreign nationals to support disaster relief efforts
Govt invites overseas Sri Lankans and foreign nationals to support disaster relief efforts
The Government has announced that Sri Lankans residing overseas and foreign nationals may contribute to relief efforts for those affected by the current disaster situation in the country. MORE..
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..