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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


21 Sri Lankan criminal suspects deported from Dubai arrive at Mattala

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Twenty-one wanted criminal suspects, including alleged underworld figures "Mahawatta Chamara" and "Kudu Duminda," who were deported from Dubai, have arrived at the Mattala Interna... Read More


Six schools in Dehiowita Edu. Zone closed due to bad weather

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions, steps have been taken to close six schools in the Dehiowita Education Zone today (22). The Zonal Director of Education has instruc... Read More


Advisory issued to residents along Attanagalu Oya amid heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Department of Irrigation states that, in view of the prevailing heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka, a minor flood situation could develop in areas surrounding the Attanagalu Oya.... Read More


Over 300 mm rainfall recorded in some areas - Met. Dept

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Department of Meteorology has revealed that several regions across the island have recorded rainfall exceeding 300 mm due to the relentless torrential downpours. Director of ... Read More


Minor flood warning for low-lying areas of Kelani River Valley within 48 hours

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Department of Irrigation has warned that there is a risk of minor flooding in several areas along the Kelani River Basin within the next 48 hours. Following significant rainf... Read More


Three wards at Chilaw General Hospital inundated amid heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- It is reported that, due to prevailing heavy rainfall, three wards at the Chilaw General Hospital have been inundated. The Deputy Director of the hospital, Dinesh Koggala, stated... Read More