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Incessant rains, floods wreak havoc islandwide

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- 33,493 people from 8,974 families have been affected by heavy rains and strong winds, while three people are reported missing. As South-West monsoon conditions gradually establis... Read More


More rains expected today

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Low pressure zone developing Landslide warning for seven districts The Meteorology Department says the current rain and wind conditions are expected to continue due to the pre-mon... Read More


Low price for big onion poses great difficulty for farmers

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- At the request of big onion growers in the Dambulla region, State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon is intervening to get them a good price for their harvest. Althoug... Read More


Rains to continue

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Meteorology Department said that due to the turbulent nature of the lower atmosphere around Sri Lanka, rain is expected to continue throughout the island today (16). Meteorol... Read More


Heavy showers expected today

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- The Meteorology Department forecast showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces after 2 p.m. Heavy showers more than 100mm are likely at some places ... Read More


Heat caution advisory for several provinces issued

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- The Meteorology Department has issued heat index advisories for several provinces and districts across Sri Lanka, effective for today (3). According to the advisory, the heat inde... Read More


More showers expected today

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The Meteorology Department said that showers or thundershowers are anticipated in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and North-western provinces and Galle and Mata... Read More


Health Ministry on 'Red Alert' for festive season

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Minister of Health and Industry, Dr. Ramesh Pathirana has directed all hospital authorities to maintain patient care services efficiently and continuously with the full commitme... Read More


Sun directly above Sri Lanka from today to April 15

Sri Lanka, April 5 -- The Meteorology Department said that the Sun will be directly above the latitudes associated with Sri Lanka from today (5) to April 15, when it will move north. Accordingly, tod... Read More


24 Nano Water Treatment Plants for the North

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- 24 Nano Water Treatment Plants (NWTP) will be installed to control kidney disease in the Northern Province (NP) and solve the drinking water problem of the people in those areas.... Read More