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Over 20,000 troops deployed to rescue people affected by severe weather

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The President has directed the Army to provide immediate assistance to those impacted by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the island. Over 20,500 Army personnel h... Read More


Allocate at least Rs. 15 billion for disaster relief: Harsha

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The funds allocated for disaster relief are not sufficient as at least Rs. 15 billion is needed for relief, especially for capital expenditure, MP Harsha de Silva told Parliament... Read More


Colombo-bound flights to be diverted to Mattala, Cochin or Trivandrum

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- bound flights will be diverted to the Mattala international airport, or Cochin and Trivandrum in India in case of difficulties in landing due to the inclement weather conditions,... Read More


Namal urges SLPP leaders to support weather-affected communities

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa has urged all SLPP Electoral Organizers and Village Leaders to extend their fullest support to communities a... Read More


Major flood warning issued for Kalu River Basin

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Irrigation Department has issued an urgent warning of a major flood risk in several low-lying areas of the Kalu River Basin, citing continuous heavy rainfall and rapidly risi... Read More


District Secretaries instructed to obtain services of private boats if needed: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The government has instructed the District Secretaries to obtain the services of private boats if the boats assigned by the Sri Lanka Navy for relief work are not sufficient, Chi... Read More


Bus with 70 passengers stranded on Kalawewa Bridge

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- A bus carrying approximately 70 passengers has been stranded for nearly an hour and a half on the Kalawewa Bridge along the Anuradhapura-Puttalam road., Parliament was informed t... Read More


Public Advisory for Sri Lankans: Staying Safe and Prepared During the Ongoing National Disaster

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Sri Lanka is facing a serious national disaster right now, with floods, landslides and severe transport disruptions affecting daily life across many districts. With conditions ch... Read More


Leave for all police officers cancelled

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Leave for all ranks of police officers have been cancelled until November 30 due to the disaster situation in the country, Police spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler said. He said police... Read More


Fallen trees and flooding block several roads in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Several parts of Colombo have been impacted by the adverse weather conditions sweeping across the island, with reports of flooding and fallen trees disrupting road access, the Po... Read More