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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


US Dollar selling rate eases below Rs. 340 after recent sharp surge

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- At the close of interbank transactions today (22), it was observed that the selling rate of the US dollar at several commercial banks had fallen below the Rs. 340 mark. The Sri L... Read More


21 Sri Lankans deported from UAE over alleged criminal links

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- A group of 21 Sri Lankan nationals, who had been accused of various crimes in Sri Lanka and had fled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have been deported back to the country toda... Read More


Landslide 'Red' warnings issued to residents of several areas in two districts

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued Level 3 (Red) landslide early warnings for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) across two districts due t... Read More


Floodwaters submerge sections of Colombo-Avissawella road; multiple areas affected

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Due to heavy rainfall experienced in several areas within the Kelani River Basin, flooding has been reported at multiple locations between Avissawella and Hanwella. The Colombo-A... Read More


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