Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Thirteen individuals who were stranded on the Manampitiya Bridge in Polonnaruwa have been safely rescued by a SLAF Bell-212 helicopter. The rescue operation was conducted by a h... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Several flights scheduled to arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, have been cancelled due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. Accordin... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- India has expressed its willingness to provide helicopters for rescue operations to assist people affected by the ongoing disaster situation in Sri Lanka. INS Vikrant, an Indian... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions across the island, the Sri Lanka Police has introduced dedicated telephone numbers to provide information and assistance to the publ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Leaders of opposition parties have submitted a proposal to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urging the implementation of a state of emergency in the country, specifically to ma... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Vehicular traffic at the Kaduwela Expressway Interchange has been completely halted due to the overflowing of the Kelani River caused by the prevailing heavy rainfall. According... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Department of Irrigation has issued a red alert for the low-lying areas of the Kelani River Basin, warning of a high risk of flooding at a level unprecedented in recent histo... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), stated that the police and tri-forces are actively reaching affected areas to rescue people... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Sri Lanka Police has introduced an emergency contact number for the public to seek assistance for life-saving operations. According to Police, officers of the Police Marine Divi... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Manusath Derana "Flood Relief" programme is currently underway. Members of the public are encouraged to donate essential items by delivering them to the Derana Head Office, ... Read More