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141 houses partially damaged across Sri Lanka due to bad weather: DMC

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) states that a total of 141 houses have been partially damaged across Sri Lanka due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. The Centre n... Read More


More details emerge on Wanawasala train derailment

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- More details have emerged regarding the incident in which a train derailed and a carriage overturned on the railway line between Wanawasala and Hunupitiya railway stations. A pas... Read More


Gradual recession of river water levels amid reduced rainfall: Irrigation Dept.

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Department of Irrigation states that river water levels, which had risen previously, are gradually receding following a slight reduction in rainfall. Director of Irrigation (... Read More


12 injured after train derails between Wanawasala and Hunupitiya

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Twelve passengers were injured after a train travelling from Polgahawela to Colombo derailed, causing one carriage to overturn on the railway line between Wanawasala and Hunupitiy... Read More


Fairly heavy showers expected in several parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Department of Meteorology stated that, according to today's latest weather analysis, the low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka continues to persist. The Department... Read More


NBRO extends landslide warnings amid heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Taking into account the prevailing heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended the landslide early warnings issued last night ... Read More


CAA takes legal action against traders overcharging for Samba rice

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) states that legal action has been initiated against a group of traders in the Marawila area for selling Samba rice above the government-mandat... Read More


Red warning issued for heavy rains; system expected to recede within 36 hours

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- A red warning for heavy rainfall in several areas of the country has been issued by the Department of Meteorology. The Met. Department noted that the low-pressure area located to... Read More


88 houses partially damaged across seven districts due to bad weather - DMC

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 88 houses across the island have sustained partial damage due to prevailing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka. According t... Read More


Sri Lankan Rupee depreciating at unprecedented speed, warns Dilith Jayaweera

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- The leader of 'Sarvajana Balaya', Member of Parliament (MP) Dilith Jayaweera, states that the Sri Lankan Rupee is currently depreciating even faster than during the country's wors... Read More