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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


NTC issues special advisory for public transport employees

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) has issued a special advisory to bus employees providing public transport services, due to the adverse weather conditions affecting the is... Read More


Landslide strikes house in Nawalapitiya, killing three including an infant

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Three members of the same family were killed when a landslide struck a residence on Old Railway Yard Road in Nawalapitiya today (28). According to the Nawalapitiya Police, the v... Read More


Red Alert: Heavy showers and strong winds to continue amid Cyclone 'Ditwah'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Meteorology Department has issued a 'Red' alert warning for the land and the sea areas around the island due to the Cyclonic Storm "Ditwah." Accordingly, the Cyclonic Storm ... Read More


Kaduwela exit of Southern Expressway flooded; Motorists advised to use alternative routes

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Kaduwela exit of the Southern Expressway has been reportedly inundated, causing disruption to motorists travelling from the Kadawatha direction. Accordingly, the Ministry of... Read More