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Pilot of the helicopter which crashed while engaged in disaster relief efforts succumbs

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The pilot of the Bell 212 helicopter that crashed in Lunuwila this afternoon (30) while engaged in rescue operations for people affected by the adverse weather conditions has suc... Read More


Highest rainfall in last 24 hours recorded from Pokkanai, Kilinochchi - DMC

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The highest rainfall within the last 24 hours has been reported from Pokkanai in Kilinochchi, with rainfall levels recording 274 mm, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said. O... Read More


Kotugoda grid substation temporarily shut down due to flooding

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has temporarily shut down its Kotugoda grid substation following severe flooding in the area, the CEB confirmed. According to the CEB, continu... Read More


State of Emergency will solely be used to manage the current crisis, President assures

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- A State of Emergency has been declared in order to provide the legal safeguards and provisions necessary to manage the prevailing disaster situation and to enable a speedy and ef... Read More


Turkiye expresses condolences to victims of Cyclone 'Ditwah' in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Republic of Turkiye, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives caused by floods and landslides in Sri Lanka following Cyclone ... Read More


Crew members aboard crashed helicopter rescued and admitted to hospital

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter, engaged in rescue operations for people affected by adverse weather, met with an accident. The incident occurred in the area between Lu... Read More


Passengers advised to use expressway as floods disrupt BIA access; Visitors restricted

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Due to adverse weather conditions affecting several access roads, passengers traveling to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) are advised to use the Colombo-Katunayake Expre... Read More


Academic activities of all universities and higher education institutes suspended until Dec. 8

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- All universities, higher education institutes, and vocational training institutions under the purview of the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education will... Read More


Academic activities in universities and higher education institutes suspended until Dec. 8

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Academic activities at universities, higher education institutes and vocational training institutions have been suspended until December 8, 2025 due to the disaster situation in ... Read More


Sri Lanka's death toll from adverse weather climbs to 334, 88 deaths in Kandy

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 334, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. Publ... Read More