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Australia pledges AUD 1 Million to aid Sri Lanka's Cyclone 'Ditwah' relief efforts

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The government of Australia has announced that it will provide AUD 1 million in humanitarian assistance to support Sri Lanka's response to Cyclone 'Ditwah'. Issuing a statement, ... Read More


India's INS Sukanya arrives in Trincomalee with more relief materials

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- In a post on X (formerly Twitter), India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, announced that the Indian Navy ship INS Sukanya has arrived in Trincomalee carrying additi... Read More


Ex-President Ranil calls party leaders' meeting in wake of disaster situation

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a meeting of party leaders to discuss measures to address the severe disaster situation Sri Lanka is currently facing following ... Read More


Sri Dalada Maligawa initiates 'Social Welfare Fund' for flood relief; donates Rs. 20 mln

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Sri Dalada Maligawa, Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters have donated Rs. 20 million to support those affected by the recent floods, opening a "Social Welfare Fund" to assist disaster-af... Read More


CAA urges public not to hoard goods unnecessarily amid flood crisis

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has warned that people are hoarding goods in large quantities due to the current disaster situation in Sri Lanka and emphasized that there is ... Read More


SLAF urges public to refrain from flying drones in disaster zones

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has urged the public to avoid flying drones in disaster-affected zones, warning that unregulated activity endangers vital rescue flights. According... Read More


'Don't return home until officials conduct safety assessments', NBRO warns evacuees

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- A Senior Scientist at the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO), Dr. Wasantha Senadeera, stated that the public should not return to their residences until officials from... Read More


GovPay introduces facility to support Sri Lanka's disaster relief fund

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- A new facility has been introduced through GovPay with the aim of providing relief to people affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka. This mechanism ha... Read More


Water level of Kalu Ganga expected to rise further

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Flooding affecting the low-lying areas within the Kalu Ganga basin could develop into a significant flood situation in the next few hours, the Department of Irrigation has warned... Read More


Residents evacuated from vicinity of Mavil Aru Anicut

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Steps have been taken to immediately evacuate the residents in the vicinity of Mavil Aru Anicut due to water overflowing from the top of the bund, the Governor of the Eastern Pro... Read More