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Water level of Kalu Ganga expected to rise further

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Flooding affecting the low-lying areas within the Kalu Ganga basin could develop into a significant flood situation in the next few hours, the Department of Irrigation has warned... Read More


Residents evacuated from vicinity of Mavil Aru Anicut

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Steps have been taken to immediately evacuate the residents in the vicinity of Mavil Aru Anicut due to water overflowing from the top of the bund, the Governor of the Eastern Pro... Read More


Nine reported missing after landslide in Welimada

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Nine people are reported missing after a landslide struck the Rendapola area of Welimada. The incident had occurred at around 10:15 p.m. last night. Army rescue teams have reac... Read More


CEB requests rooftop solar owners to voluntarily switch off solar inverters

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has requested owners of rooftop solar panels to voluntarily switch off their solar inverters until 03.00 p.m. today (30). The CEB stated that,... Read More


Kelani River water level rising towards major flood situation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The water level of the Kelani River is reportedly rising continuously and approaching a major flood situation. Accordingly, it has been reported that the water level at the Naga... Read More


Police urge public to avoid visiting flood-affected areas

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The public has been requested to refrain from engaging in siteseeing visits to flood-affected areas, damaged bridges, and other inundated locations. The Police Media Spokesman f... Read More


211 stranded in flood-affected near Mavil Aru Tank rescued

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- A total of 211 individuals stranded in flood-affected areas near Mavil Aru Tank have been rescued by the Sri Lanka Air Force. Air Force Media Spokesperson Group Captain Eranda G... Read More


Landslide in Melsiripura kills five including infant, 9 missing

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Five people, including a three-month-old infant, have been reported dead after a landslide struck the Kandumalla area of Melsiripura. Nine others are reported missing following ... Read More


Pilot of the helicopter which crashed while engaged in disaster relief efforts succumbs

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The pilot of the Bell 212 helicopter that crashed in Lunuwila this afternoon (30) while engaged in rescue operations for people affected by the adverse weather conditions has suc... Read More


Highest rainfall in last 24 hours recorded from Pokkanai, Kilinochchi - DMC

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The highest rainfall within the last 24 hours has been reported from Pokkanai in Kilinochchi, with rainfall levels recording 274 mm, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said. O... Read More