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Cyclone "Ditwah" moves away from Sri Lanka; Advisory for fishermen lifted

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Deep Depression was located near latitude 12.5degN and longitude 80.5degE, about 320 km North-northeast of Kankesanturai, and it is very likely to move northwards, away from t... Read More


Security forces assist airline crew in flood-affected areas

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Security forces have provided transportation support to airline crew members in the areas affected by recent floods. The personnel have reportedly been safely evacuated and have ... Read More


Death toll due to floods and landslides climbs to 390

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 390, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. The h... Read More


Landslides removal underway on Hatton-Colombo route; Public urged to remain alert

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The removal of landslides that occurred along the Hatton-Colombo main road has already commenced, according to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) for the Hatton Division, Prade... Read More


PHIU urges caution on drinking water and diseases in flood-affected areas

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Public Health Inspectors' Union (PHIU) has urged people in flood-affected areas to exercise caution when using drinking water. PHIU Secretary Chamil Muthukuda advised residen... Read More


Parliament adjourned for 30 minutes

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Parliament commenced today (01) at 9:00 a.m. under the chairmanship of the Speaker of the House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. Shortly after proceedings commenced, the Speaker adjour... Read More


President AKD and Indian PM Modi hold phone conversation over ongoing disaster relief operation

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held a telephone conversation with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (01). Prime Minister Modi expressed his condolences on the los... Read More


SLAF honors deceased pilot's heroism in flood rescue mission in Wennappuwa

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has issued a special statement regarding the pilot who was killed while engaged in rescue operations for people affected by the adverse weather cond... Read More


Navy rescues over 300 people following Mavil Aru tank embankment breach

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Navy is continuing extensive rescue and relief operations in areas affected by flooding caused by the breach of a section of the Mavil Aru tank embankment in Trincom... Read More


China announces US$ 1 mln cash donation and RMB 10 mln worth of relief supplies to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The government of China has announced a donation of USD 1 million in cash for on-going disaster relief operations in Sri Lanka. The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka said in addition ... Read More