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12 families evacuated as landslide reportedly reactivates in Udakalagama

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- A landslide has been reported to have reactivated in the Udakalagama area of the Gallella Grama Niladhari Division within the Ratnapura Divisional Secretariat Division, amid the p... Read More


Death toll rises to 82 in north China coal mine accident

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China's Shanxi province has jumped to at least 82, state media reported on Saturday (May 23), with nine still missin... Read More


Severed human head washes ashore in Moragalla

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- A severed human head has washed ashore on the beach located behind a popular tourist hotel in Moragalla, Aluthgama. According to police, the discovery was made following a teleph... Read More


Minor flood warning issued for Kalu Ganga Basin amid heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- According to the Department of Irrigation, there is a possibility of a minor flood situation occurring in low-lying areas of the Kalu Ganga basin within the next 24 hours. The De... Read More


One fatality reported amid ongoing severe weather in Sri Lanka - DMC

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported one fatality due to the adverse weather conditions currently affecting parts of Sri Lanka. The victim was identified as a 64-yea... Read More


Early landslide warnings issued to residents in several districts

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for six districts due to the prevailing heavy rainfall across the country. Accordingly, Lev... Read More


Flood warning for Attanagalu Oya basin extended by 48 hours

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- The Department of Irrigation says the flood warning issued for the Attanagalu Oya basin under at 5.30 a.m. yesterday (22) has been extended for the next 48 hours. Accordingly, re... Read More


Heavy showers expected in several parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- South-West monsoon is gradually getting established over the island, the Department of Meteorology stated. Accordingly, showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Weste... Read More


DMT urges vehicle owners to collect unclaimed number plates before June 30

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has issued a special notice urging vehicle owners to collect their printed but unclaimed vehicle number plates issued during the years 2023 a... Read More


Pambegama records highest rainfall of 336.5 mm in 24 hours - Met. Dept

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Department of Meteorology reports that the highest rainfall of 336.5 mm, recorded between 8.30 a.m. yesterday and 8.30 a.m. today, was observed in Pambegama in the Kegalle Dis... Read More