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Heavy rainfall and gusty winds to continue across the island due to Cyclone 'Ditwah'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Cyclonic Storm "Ditwah" is centered near latitude 8.1degN and longitude 81.2degE, about 50km South of Trincomalee and it is very likely to move north-northwestwards, the Depa... Read More


Several services including electricity, fuel supply declared essential services

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an extraordinary gazette notification declaring a number of services, including the supply of electricity, as essential services. T... Read More


Highest rainfall in past 24 hours recorded in Gammaduwa, Matale

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The highest rainfall within the last 24 hours has been reported from Gammaduwa in Matale, with rainfall levels recording 540 mm. Other areas with significant rainfall levels inc... Read More


PM Harini briefs diplomatic community on flood relief and recovery efforts

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Sri Lanka Tourism has designated a responsible officer to handle inquiries regarding foreign tourists affected by the current disaster situation. A diplomatic briefing was held ... Read More


Death toll due to adverse weather climbs to 56 with over 20 missing

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 46 deaths have been recorded within the past 72 hours as adverse weather conditions continue to affect the island. According to... Read More


Sri Lankan cricketers to donate Pakistan tour earnings to help flood victims

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Sri Lankan cricket team, which is currently participating in a tri-series tournament in Pakistan, has decided to donate tour money and match fees from the series to support t... Read More


Landslide risk forces partial closure of expressway section

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- A lane on the Gelanigama-Kahathuduwa Expressway has been temporarily closed for vehicles due to a potential landslide risk as a result of the prevailing heavy rainfall and advers... Read More


All train services suspended due to bad weather

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Railway Department has announced that train services on all routes have been suspended after 6:00 a.m. today (28), owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. This a... Read More


Red Alert: Major flood situation in low-lying areas of Kelani River Basin

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Irrigation Department warns that a major flood situation is likely to occur within the next 48 hours in the low-lying areas of the Kelani River valley. Heavy rainfall is cur... Read More


Schools to reopen on December 16

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Schools will reopen for the final phase of the third school term on December 16, according to the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Educati... Read More