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President monitors live rescue of bus stranded on Kalawewa Bridge

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The individuals who were stranded in a bus after it was struck by floodwaters on the Kalawewa Bridge along the Anuradhapura-Puttalam road are currently sheltering on the roof of ... Read More


Indian aircraft with 12 tons of humanitarian aid arrives in BIA

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- An Indian aircraft carrying approximately 12 tons of humanitarian aid arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (29), the External Affair... Read More


Highest rainfall in past 24 hours recorded in Nillambe, Kandy

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), the highest rainfall recorded during the past 24 hours has been reported from Nillambe in Kandy, with rainfall levels recording... Read More


Prevailing rainy conditions will considerably reduce by tomorrow - Met. Department

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The prevailing rainy weather conditions will reduce considerably by tomorrow (30), the Department of Meteorology has announced. Intermittent showers and thundershowers will occu... Read More


Cyclone "Ditwah": Red alert issued for Tamil Nadu coastal districts

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- Cyclone "Ditwah" is gradually moving away from Sri Lanka towards the Bay of Bengal region and Tamil Nadu, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated. Accordingly, the ... Read More


Special circular issued to all health workers amidst prevailing disaster situation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Mass Media have declared a state of emergency within the health sector for one week until December 4 in order to ensure uninterrupted h... Read More


Water supply affected to several areas owing to submerged plants

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says several of its water sources and purification plants have been submerged due to the prevailing flood situation. Chairma... Read More


Latest on Cyclone "Ditwah"

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The Cyclonic Storm "Ditwah" is currently centered near latitude 8.8degN and longitude 80.8degE, about 60km West-northwest of Trincomalee, according to the update issued by the De... Read More


Operations at Colombo Port temporarily suspended

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- Operations at the Colombo Port have been temporarily suspended. The Sri Lanka Ports Authority stated that the decision was taken due to the prevailing heavy rains and windy cond... Read More


Death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah climbs further

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The death toll reported so far from Badulla and Kandy due to the severe weather affecting the country has risen to 85, according to data from the Disaster Management Centre and r... Read More