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Foreign Ministry establishes Emergency Coordination Unit to aid Sri Lankans affected by floods

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- 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 aff... Read More


Water level of Kelani River receding at Hanwella and several locations

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The water level of the Kelani River is receding at several locations according to the latest assessment made by the Department of Irrigation. L.S. Sooriyabandara, the Director of... Read More


China announces emergency assistance for disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The people of China share the grief of those affected by the severe floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, which have caused substantial casualties and extensive prope... Read More


Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in six districts

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- A 'Level-3' (Red) landslide evacuation warning has been issued for multiple areas in six districts by the National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO). Accordingly, the NBR... Read More


Sri Lanka's death toll from adverse weather climbs to 366

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 366, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. The h... Read More


Police warn against sharing false news on social media during disaster situations

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Strict legal action will be taken against individuals who spread false news on social media during the disaster situation, a time when the entire nation is united, Police Media Sp... Read More


Public urged to exercise caution regarding risk of infectious and vector-borne diseases amidst floods

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The general public has been urged to exercise caution regarding the high risk of infectious and vector-borne diseases amid the ongoing flooding and waterlogging situation. The As... Read More


Validity of November train season tickets extended

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Department of Railways has announced that the validity period of train season tickets issued for the month of November has been extended until December 7, 2025. The Departmen... Read More


CSE's major indices record losses

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange's (CSE) main indices recorded significant losses today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) falling by 690.76 points or 3.04% to close at 22,022.06 po... Read More


Flood warning for Mahaweli River Basin extended

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Irrigation Department has announced that the flood warning issued for the Mahaweli River Basin under Flood Warning Bulletin No. 08, released on 29 November 2025 at 12:30 p.m.,... Read More