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Turkiye expresses condolences to victims of Cyclone 'Ditwah' in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Republic of Turkiye, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives caused by floods and landslides in Sri Lanka following Cyclone ... Read More


Crew members aboard crashed helicopter rescued and admitted to hospital

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- 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 Lu... Read More


Passengers advised to use expressway as floods disrupt BIA access; Visitors restricted

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Due to adverse weather conditions affecting several access roads, passengers traveling to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) are advised to use the Colombo-Katunayake Expre... Read More


Academic activities of all universities and higher education institutes suspended until Dec. 8

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- All universities, higher education institutes, and vocational training institutions under the purview of the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education will... Read More


Academic activities in universities and higher education institutes suspended until Dec. 8

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Academic activities at universities, higher education institutes and vocational training institutions have been suspended until December 8, 2025 due to the disaster situation in ... Read More


Sri Lanka's death toll from adverse weather climbs to 334, 88 deaths in Kandy

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- 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. Publ... Read More


Residents urged to evacuate low-lying areas amid flood risk from Ambatale Bund overflow

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The District Secretary of Colombo has urged residents living along both sides of roads in low-lying areas, including Kaduwela to Malabe, Athurugiriya to Malabe, and Malabe to Bat... Read More


Dedicated phone numbers issued for tourists affected by adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- 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. Sri L... Read More


Dedicated telephone numbers issued for tourists affected by adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Sri Lanka Police has issued dedicated phone numbers for foreign nationals visiting Sri Lanka who are affected by the on-going adverse weather conditions. Should any foreign ... Read More


No landslides occurred on the slope of Sri Pada - Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thero

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- 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... Read More