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Heavy rains trigger major flood alert in Mahaweli River Basin

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The Department of Irrigation has issued a warning of a potential flood situation within the next 48 hours in low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River Basin. According to the Dep... Read More


Several train journeys to Batticaloa and Trincomalee cancelled until further notice

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The Railway Department has decided to cancel six long-distance, intercity and night mail train journeys that were scheduled to run on the Batticaloa and Trincomalee lines today (... Read More


President issues directives to officials to prioritise public safety and rescue operations

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued directives to security forces and relevant officials to prioritise public safety and rescue operations and to ensure the continuous ... Read More


Three bodies recovered, 17 reported missing after earthslip in Gangoda, Kandy

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- Three bodies have been recovered while at least 17 individuals are reported missing following an earthslip in Gangoda, Kandy, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). ... Read More


Death toll due to adverse weather increases to 39

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The number of deaths reported owing to adverse weather conditions across the country in the past few hours has increased to 39, the Disaster Management Centre noted. A further 1... Read More


Parliament sittings scheduled for tomorrow and Saturday cancelled

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- UPDATE: Parliament is scheduled to convene tomorrow morning for a brief session lasting only thirty (30) minutes, while no sitting will be held on Saturday (29), the Department o... Read More


23 passengers rescued after bus swept away by strong currents in Kumbukkana

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The Colombo-Wellawaya main road has been submerged in the Kumbukkana area due to the torrential rainfall affecting the Monaragala area. The section of the road has been submerge... Read More


'Red' Alert: Deep Depression near Sri Lanka likely to intensify into Cyclone

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a 'Red' alert warning for the land and the sea areas around the island due to the deep depression over south-east of Sri Lanka. As per t... Read More


Emergency Disaster Situation declared for Kandy district

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- An Emergency Disaster Situation has been declared for the Kandy district. The declaration has been made considering the prevailing adverse weather conditions, according to the K... Read More


Deduru Oya basin on 'Red' alert: Flood warning issued following heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- A 'Red' warning has been issued by the Irrigation Department for potential major flooding in the lower valley areas of the Deduru Oya Basin, the warning has been issued owing to ... Read More