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Extensive damage to roads, bridges, rail tracks and tanks due to Cyclone Ditwah, 246 roads restored

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Widespread destruction has been reported across multiple sectors in Sri Lanka due to the recent adverse weather conditions, according to the Commissioner-General of Essential Serv... Read More


U.S. transfers fourth former Coast Guard Cutter to Sri Lanka Navy

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- The United States has transferred a former U.S. Coast Guard cutter, the USCGC EX-DECISIVE, to the Sri Lanka Navy during a ceremony held in Baltimore. U.S. officials emphasized th... Read More


Spill gates of Kala Wewa opened; Residents in downstream areas urged to remain vigilant

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Authorities have opened two spill gates of the Kala Wewa by four feet each as of 9:00 a.m. today (04). The spill gates have been opened due to the increase in the water level of ... Read More


Japan sends medical team to disaster-stricken Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Japan's overseas aid agency has sent a medical team to Sri Lanka to support ongoing rescue and relief efforts. About 30 members of the medical team took off from Tokyo's Haneda A... Read More


Sri Lanka receives USD 1 million donation and emergency relief aid from China

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has received a donation of USD 1 million in financial assistance and emergency relief supplies worth RMB 10 million from the Government of China, the C... Read More


Sri Lanka's death toll from adverse weather climbs to 486

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 486 as of 7.00 p.m. today, the Disaster Management Center (DMC)... Read More


Australia pledges additional $2.5 mln for victims of Cyclone 'Ditwah' in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- The Government of Australia has announced an additional $2.5 million for Sri Lanka, increasing Australia's response to the impacts of Cyclone 'Ditwah' to $3.5 million. Australia ... Read More


IMF extends condolences, assesses support measures following Cyclone impact in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed deep condolences to the people of Sri Lanka in the wake of the devastating cyclone and severe flooding that has claimed lives a... Read More


Two hacked to death in Norochcholai

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Two individuals have been hacked to death by a youth in Norochcholai, police stated. According to police, a male and two females were attacked with a sharp weapon in the Nawakkad... Read More


PM Harini vows full support to rebuild lives of disaster-affected citizens

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government of Sri Lanka extends gratitude to the Tri-Forces, the Police, public officers, volunteer organisations, the public... Read More