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Colombo-Kandy road completely closed at Ganethenna after landslide

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- The Colombo-Kandy main road has been completely closed for vehicular traffic from the Ganethenna area in Kadugannawa due to a landslide. One person has been confirmed dead, four... Read More


One dead, 4 hospitalised; Rescue operations continue after Kadugannawa landslide

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- One person has been confirmed dead, four others have been hospitalised, and several remain trapped following the landslide near Ganetenna Junction in Kadugannawa, along the Colom... Read More


Several persons trapped after landslide at Kadugannawa; Traffic restricted on Colombo-Kandy road

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- Several individuals have been reported trapped following a landslide near Ganetenna Junction in Kadugannawa on the Colombo-Kandy main road, police said. The landslide reportedly... Read More


Minor flood warnings issued for several low-lying areas

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- The Irrigation Department has issued a warning of potential minor flooding in the upper and middle reaches of the Gin Ganga and Nilwala river basins due to the prevailing heavy r... Read More


Boats deployed to assist A/L candidates in flood hit areas of Galle and Matara

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- Steps are being taken to facilitate transportation for students sitting for the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination, after several areas in the Galle and Matara district... Read More


Death toll in Pahala Kadugannawa landslide climbs to six, rescue operation concludes

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- Another individual trapped in the Pahala Kadugannawa landslide has been found dead, bringing the total number of confirmed fatalities to six. According to hospital sources and t... Read More


Heavy showers above 100 mm expected in parts of the island

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- The Meteorology Department states that showery weather conditions are expected to intensify over the island in the next few days. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times i... Read More


Pahala Kadugannawa landslide death toll rises to five

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- Another individual trapped in the Pahala Kadugannawa landslide has been found dead, raising the total number of fatalities to five, according to hospital sources. Earlier, the b... Read More


Flood warnings issued for several areas due to heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- Flood warnings have been issued to several areas by the Department of Irrigation owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall across the country. Issuing a statement, the Irrigation D... Read More


Section of Kandy-Colombo Road at Pahala Kadugannawa closed until tomorrow afternoon

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- A section of the Colombo-Kandy main road, which was closed this morning (22) following a landslide in the Ganethenna area of Pahala Kadugannawa, will remain closed until tomorrow... Read More