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Police introduce emergency hotline for life-saving assistance
Police introduce emergency hotline for life-saving assistance
Sri Lanka Police has introduced an emergency contact number for the public to seek assistance for life-saving operations. MORE..
Manusath Derana flood relief programme now underway
Manusath Derana flood relief programme now underway
The Manusath Derana “Flood Relief” programme is currently underway. MORE..
President directs officials to prioritize relief operations without financial constraints
President directs officials to prioritize relief operations without financial constraints
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed District Secretaries to proceed with rescue and relief operations for affected communities without allowing financial constraints to hinder their work, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
NTC issues special advisory for public transport employees
NTC issues special advisory for public transport employees
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has issued a special advisory to bus employees providing public transport services, due to the adverse weather conditions affecting the island. MORE..
Landslide strikes house in Nawalapitiya, killing three including an infant
Landslide strikes house in Nawalapitiya, killing three including an infant
Three members of the same family were killed when a landslide struck a residence on Old Railway Yard Road in Nawalapitiya today (28). MORE..
Red Alert: Heavy showers and strong winds to continue amid Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
Red Alert: Heavy showers and strong winds to continue amid Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
The Meteorology Department has issued a ‘Red’ alert warning for the land and the sea areas around the island due to the Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah.” MORE..
Kaduwela exit of Southern Expressway flooded; Motorists advised to use alternative routes
Kaduwela exit of Southern Expressway flooded; Motorists advised to use alternative routes
The Kaduwela exit of the Southern Expressway has been reportedly inundated, causing disruption to motorists travelling from the Kadawatha direction. MORE..
Several roads in Colombo blocked due to adverse weather – Police
Several roads in Colombo blocked due to adverse weather – Police
Several areas in Colombo have also been affected by the adverse weather conditions, police stated. MORE..
| November 28, 2025 11:43 am
Irrigation Dept. warns of major flood risk in Kalu Ganga basin
Irrigation Dept. warns of major flood risk in Kalu Ganga basin
The heavy rainfall currently affecting the Kalu Ganga basin, along with data analysis conducted by the Irrigation Department, indicates that a major flood situation is likely to occur within the next few hours. MORE..
Leave of all police personnel cancelled due to bad weather
Leave of all police personnel cancelled due to bad weather
Police Headquarters has announced that all leave and days off for police officers have been cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions affecting the island. MORE..
Bus stranded on Kala Oya Bridge: Water rises to waist level of passengers
Bus stranded on Kala Oya Bridge: Water rises to waist level of passengers
A bus carrying around 70 passengers, which became stranded on the Kala Oya Bridge along the Anuradhapura–Puttalam road, is reportedly facing rising floodwaters, reaching the waist level of passengers onboard. MORE..
| November 28, 2025 10:50 am
Sri Lankan tri-forces mobilized for rescue operations across Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan tri-forces mobilized for rescue operations across Sri Lanka
The President has instructed the Army Commander to deploy Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops for the rescue and assistance of citizens affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the island. MORE..
Minor flood situation reported in Matara District
Minor flood situation reported in Matara District
The Matara Disaster Management Unit reports that a minor flood situation has been experienced in the Matara district. MORE..
Bus with around 70 passengers stuck on Kala Oya Bridge
Bus with around 70 passengers stuck on Kala Oya Bridge
A bus carrying around 70 passengers has been stranded on the Kala Oya Bridge along the Anuradhapura–Puttalam road due to rising flood waters. MORE..
Colombo-Kandy main road closed in Kegalle due to landslide risk
Colombo-Kandy main road closed in Kegalle due to landslide risk
A section of the Colombo-Kandy main road has been closed between the 88 km and 89 km mile posts in Meepitiya, Kegalle, due to the risk of landslides. MORE..
SriLankan Airlines advises passengers to check flight status before arriving at airport
SriLankan Airlines advises passengers to check flight status before arriving at airport
SriLankan Airlines has announced the passengers to check the latest flight status before arriving at the airport, as adverse weather conditions continue to affect the island. MORE..
SJB’s Ismail Muththu Mohamed resigns as MP
SJB’s Ismail Muththu Mohamed resigns as MP
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Ismail Muththu Mohamed has announced his resignation from his position as a Member of Parliament. MORE..
CSE to close early due to adverse weather
CSE to close early due to adverse weather
Regular trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) will be halted early today (28) due to the adverse weather prevailing across the country, the CSE announced. MORE..
Six Sri Lanka-bound flights diverted due to adverse weather
Six Sri Lanka-bound flights diverted due to adverse weather
Due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka, six flights bound to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have been diverted to Mattala, Trivandrum, and Cochin airports, BIA officials said. ,MORE..
Heavy rainfall and gusty winds to continue across the island due to Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
Heavy rainfall and gusty winds to continue across the island due to Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” is centered near latitude 8.1°N and longitude 81.2°E, about 50km South of Trincomalee and it is very likely to move north-northwestwards, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Highest rainfall in past 24 hours recorded in Gammaduwa, Matale
Highest rainfall in past 24 hours recorded in Gammaduwa, Matale
The highest rainfall within the last 24 hours has been reported from Gammaduwa in Matale, with rainfall levels recording 540 mm. MORE..
Death toll due to adverse weather climbs to 56 with over 20 missing
Death toll due to adverse weather climbs to 56 with over 20 missing
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 46 deaths have been recorded within the past 72 hours as adverse weather conditions continue to affect the island. MORE..
All train services suspended due to bad weather
All train services suspended due to bad weather
The Railway Department has announced that train services on all routes have been suspended after 6:00 a.m. today (28), owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Red Alert: Major flood situation in low-lying areas of Kelani River Basin
Red Alert: Major flood situation in low-lying areas of Kelani River Basin
The Irrigation Department warns that a major flood situation is likely to occur within the next 48 hours in the low-lying areas of the Kelani River valley. MORE..
Level 3 landslide evacuation warning issued to 7 districts extended
Level 3 landslide evacuation warning issued to 7 districts extended
The ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued for multiple areas in seven districts has been extended. MORE..