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Highest rainfall recorded in Kuliyapitiya

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- The highest rainfall of 193 mm was recorded in the Kuliyapitiya area during the past 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM today. Furthermore, the Department of Meteorology stated that a rai... Read More


Father and daughter die in wild elephant attack

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- A father and a daughter riding a bicycle died following a wild elephant attack. The incident occurred in the Wilgamuwa - Hettipola area. The deceased individuals include a 55-yea... Read More


Protest continues at Malwana property linked to Basil Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- A protest initiated by the Inter-University Students' Federation (IUSF) continues at the house in Malwana, which was reportedly owned by former Minister Basil Rajapaksa and subseq... Read More


Low pressure area persists to the northeast of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- The Department of Meteorology issued an announcement stating that a low-pressure area remains situated to the northeast of the country. This system should move away from Sri Lanka... Read More


Coal commission receives opposition complaints

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Two fresh complaints regarding irregularities in coal imports and electricity generation reached the Coal Commission yesterday, both filed by members of the opposition. President ... Read More


Deduru Oya and Inginimitiya spill gates opened

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Irrigation officials opened the spill gates of the Deduru Oya and Inginimitiya reservoirs due to heavy rainfall affecting several areas of the island. Two spill gates of the Dedur... Read More


Hatton schools closed today due to heavy rain

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- All schools within the Hatton education zone will close today (15), according to an announcement by the Central Provincial Education Secretary. This decision follows the heavy rai... Read More


Minor flood risk for Attanagalu Oya basin

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- A minor flood risk exists in the catchment areas of the Attanagalu Oya basin following heavy rainfall. The Department of Irrigation issued an "Amber" warning at 7:45 pm yesterday ... Read More


Water levels rise in Kalu Ganga sub-basins

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- Water levels in the Maguru Ganga and Kuda Ganga, which are sub-basins of the Kalu Ganga, reached alert thresholds due to ongoing rainy weather. The Irrigation Department noted th... Read More


Heated debate erupts at 323-container probe meeting

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- The special committee appointed to investigate and provide recommendations regarding the release of 323 disputed containers from Customs convened yesterday (13) in Parliament. Mi... Read More