Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), the highest rainfall recorded during the past 24 hours has been reported from Nillambe in Kandy, with rainfall levels recording... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The prevailing rainy weather conditions will reduce considerably by tomorrow (30), the Department of Meteorology has announced. Intermittent showers and thundershowers will occu... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that the death toll thus far resulting from the recent adverse weather conditions has risen to 153. In a statement issued today (29)... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- Cyclone "Ditwah" is gradually moving away from Sri Lanka towards the Bay of Bengal region and Tamil Nadu, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated. Accordingly, the ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Mass Media have declared a state of emergency within the health sector for one week until December 4 in order to ensure uninterrupted h... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says several of its water sources and purification plants have been submerged due to the prevailing flood situation. Chairma... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The Cyclonic Storm "Ditwah" is currently centered near latitude 8.8degN and longitude 80.8degE, about 60km West-northwest of Trincomalee, according to the update issued by the De... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- Kurunegala District has been severely affected by landslides in three locations, resulting in 9 deaths and 24 people reported missing, authorities confirmed. District Secretary ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- According to police, a total of 11 residents of an elderly home in Nalawalana, Pannala Police Division, have died due to flooding caused by the ongoing severe weather. Rescue te... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- Operations at the Colombo Port have been temporarily suspended. The Sri Lanka Ports Authority stated that the decision was taken due to the prevailing heavy rains and windy cond... Read More