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Minor flood warning issued for Kuda Ganga sub-basin of Kalu River

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- The Department of Irrigation has issued a minor flood warning for the next 48 hours regarding the Kuda Ganga sub-basin of the Kalu River. The department stated that considerable ... Read More


Schools in Hatton Education Zone closed today due to bad weather

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Due to the prevailing heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka, a special holiday has been declared today (15) for all schools within the Hatton Education Zone. The decision was made by t... Read More


Death toll from adverse weather in Sri Lanka rises to two

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) states that a total of two deaths have been reported as a result of the disaster situation affecting several districts across the island. Acc... Read More


72-hour detention order issued on 'Gampaha Ousmand'

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- Police have obtained a 72-hour detention order for Ousmand Gunasekara, alias "Gampaha Ousmand", who was arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the killing of organised crimina... Read More


Puttalam records highest rainfall of over 250 mm within 24 hours

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- The Department of Meteorology stated that the highest rainfall recorded in the country during the 24-hour period from 8.30 a.m. yesterday to 8.30 a.m. today (14) was reported from... Read More


Irrigation Dept. warns river water levels may rise again despite temporary decline

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- The Department of Irrigation says that water levels in several river basins, which had previously risen due to heavy rainfall, are now showing a decline following the reduction in... Read More


Donald Trump says Xi Jinping offered to "help" with Iran

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- US President Donald Trump said that China's leader Xi Jinping offered during their talks Thursday to help resolve the conflict between the US and Iran. China has close ties to Ir... Read More


Spill gates of several reservoirs opened amid heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- Spill gates of several reservoirs have been opened due to ongoing adverse weather conditions across the country, the Department of Irrigation stated. By 7.30 p.m. today (14), two... Read More


Schools in Hatton Education Zone closed tomorrow due to bad weather

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- A special holiday has been declared for all schools in the Hatton Education Zone tomorrow (15) due to prevailing adverse weather conditions. The decision was made by the Hatton Z... Read More


Landslide warnings issued to several areas in 12 districts extended

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued to several areas of four districts owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall conditions across the country. The warning issued by the Nat... Read More