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Several BIA-bound aircraft diverted to Mattala amid heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Several aircraft scheduled to land at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake were diverted to the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport due to adverse weathe... Read More


Minor flood warning issued for Kelani River Basin following heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- A significant rainfall of approximately 300 mm has been recorded in the upper catchment areas of the Kelani River Basin, according to the Irrigation Department. Based on prevaili... Read More


Meningitis spreading among schoolchildren in several areas; Public urged not to panic

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Chief Health Epidemiologist Dr. Palitha Karunapema says that viral meningitis is currently spreading among schoolchildren in certain areas, but there is no need for any undue fear... Read More


Catholic Council reconvenes after nine years

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- A discussion with the Catholic Council has been held yesterday (21) afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat under the co-chairmanship of Minister of Science and Technology, Chri... Read More


Passengers advised to arrive early as flooding disrupts access roads to BIA

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Passengers traveling to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake are advised to arrive at least four hours prior to their flights due to flooding affecting the s... Read More


Kirindiwela records highest rainfall of 244 mm in 24 hours

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Department of Meteorology has reported that the highest rainfall of 244 mm was recorded in the Kirindiwela area of the Gampaha District in the last 24 hours. This report was ... Read More


IMF Executive Board to consider Sri Lanka's combined reviews next week

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Sri Lanka's reform program continues to move forward, with the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Executive Board set to consider the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews under the E... Read More


Landslide early warnings issued to areas in three districts

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a landslide early warning for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) in three districts due to the prevailin... Read More


Very heavy rains above 200 mm likely in some areas today: Met. Dept

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- According to the Department of Meteorology, the South-West monsoon is gradually establishing over the island. The current rainy conditions over the south-western parts of the isl... Read More


Angunakolapelassa Prison inmate dies from illness amid fever outbreak

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Department of Prisons says an inmate detained at the Angunakolapelassa Prison has died following hospitalization due to a sudden illness. A spokesperson for the Department st... Read More