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Several roads in Colombo blocked due to adverse weather - Police

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Several areas in Colombo have also been affected by the adverse weather conditions, police stated. Issuing a statement, the Police Media Division states that there are reports o... Read More


Irrigation Dept. warns of major flood risk in Kalu Ganga basin

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The heavy rainfall currently affecting the Kalu Ganga basin, along with data analysis conducted by the Irrigation Department, indicates that a major flood situation is likely to ... Read More


Leave of all police personnel cancelled due to bad weather

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Police Headquarters has announced that all leave and days off for police officers have been cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions affecting the island. This directive ... Read More


Bus stranded on Kalawewa Bridge: Water rises to waist level of passengers

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- A bus carrying around 70 passengers, which became stranded on the Kalawewa Bridge along the Anuradhapura-Puttalam road, is reportedly facing rising floodwaters, reaching the wais... Read More


Sri Lankan tri-forces mobilized for rescue operations across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The President has instructed the Army Commander to deploy Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops for the rescue and assistance of citizens affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditi... Read More


Minor flood situation reported in Matara District

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Matara Disaster Management Unit reports that a minor flood situation has been experienced in the Matara district. The situation has arisen due to the overflow of the Kirama ... Read More


Bus with around 70 passengers stuck on Kalawewa Bridge

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- A bus carrying around 70 passengers has been stranded on the Kalawewa Bridge along the Anuradhapura-Puttalam road due to rising flood waters. Member of Parliament Ajith P. Perer... Read More


Colombo-Kandy main road closed in Kegalle due to landslide risk

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- A section of the Colombo-Kandy main road has been closed between the 88 km and 89 km mile posts in Meepitiya, Kegalle, due to the risk of landslides. The Disaster Management Cen... Read More


SriLankan Airlines advises passengers to check flight status before arriving at airport

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- SriLankan Airlines has announced the passengers to check the latest flight status before arriving at the airport, as adverse weather conditions continue to affect the island. Ac... Read More


SJB's Ismail Muththu Mohamed resigns as MP

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Ismail Muththu Mohamed has announced his resignation from his position as a Member of Parliament. He made the announcement during a ... Read More