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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..
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.