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13 persons trapped on Manampitiya Bridge rescued by SLAF helicopter

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


Multiple flights to BIA cancelled or diverted due to bad weather

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


India's INS Vikrant to deploy helicopters for flood relief efforts in Sri Lanka

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


Police release 47 emergency hotlines for reporting disaster situations

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


President urged to declare state of emergency amid disaster situation

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


Kaduwela interchange of expressway closed due to flooding

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


High-risk flood warning issued for low-lying areas of Kelani River basin

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


Colombo could experience worst floods in decades tomorrow night - officials warn

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


Police introduce emergency hotline for life-saving assistance

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


Manusath Derana flood relief programme now underway

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