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Notice on issuance of driving licence at issued

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Department of Motor Traffic has announced that due to a failure in its driving licence computer system caused by adverse weather conditions, operations at key offices, includ... Read More


Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in seven districts

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- A 'Level-3' (Red) landslide evacuation warning has been issued for multiple areas in seven districts by the National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO). Accordingly, the ... Read More


Helicopter engaged in disaster relief operations crash lands in Wennappuwa

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- A Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force, which was involved in disaster relief operations, has met with an accident, police stated. The helicopter, deployed f... Read More


Landslides reported in Riverston

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- A number of landslides have been reported in Riverston, Matale. As a result, the road from Laggala to Illukkumbura has been completely blocked. Measures have been taken to clea... Read More


CEB hopes to restore electricity as quickly as possible

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has confirmed that Badulla and the Central Province are the regions most affected by power supply interruptions due to adverse weather conditio... Read More


Litro says adequate supply of gas available in the market

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Litro Gas Company states that there is an adequate supply of gas available in the market at present and that refilling operations are continuing without interruption. Issuin... Read More


Colombo-Kandy Main road closed near Yakkala for 15 hours

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Colombo-Kandy main road will be closed from the Yakkala area for the next 15 hours, the Disaster Management Centre stated. The road has caved in near the Yakkala Ayurveda ar... Read More


President chairs meeting after the breach of Mavil Aru Tank bund

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The rescue operation to save the people trapped due to the breach of the Mavil Aru reservoir bund is being carried out under the direct supervision of President Anura Kumara Diss... Read More


Risk of infectious diseases spreading among children high, experts warn

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera says due to the current widespread flooding and disaster situation, there is a higher likelihood of infectious diseases spreading among... Read More


Death toll from floods and landslides surpasses 200

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 212, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. The ... Read More