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Warning issued over possible disruption to Colombo water supply

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that the operations of the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant may be affected due to the rising water level of the ... Read More


Major landslide strikes Welimada; Two bodies recovered

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- A major landslide has occurred near Keppetipola Police Station in Welimada, resulting in the closure of the Welimada-Nuwara Eliya road. The Army and Police are conducting search... Read More


IGP Special Operations Unit launched to provide updates on emergency disaster situation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The Police Media Division has reported that due to unexpected severe weather conditions affecting the island, several areas have experienced heavy rainfall, flooding, strong wind... Read More


All 33 persons trapped in Giribawa rescued by SLAF helicopter

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- All 33 individuals who were trapped in the Giribawa area of Rajanganaya have been successfully rescued by a Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Mi-17 helicopter, the Air Force announced. ... Read More


Several roads in Colombo blocked due to adverse weather - Police

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Several areas in Colombo have also been affected by the adverse weather conditions, police stated. Issuing a statement, the Police Media Division states that there are reports o... Read More


Irrigation Dept. warns of major flood risk in Kalu Ganga basin

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The heavy rainfall currently affecting the Kalu Ganga basin, along with data analysis conducted by the Irrigation Department, indicates that a major flood situation is likely to ... Read More


Leave of all police personnel cancelled due to bad weather

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Police Headquarters has announced that all leave and days off for police officers have been cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions affecting the island. This directive ... Read More


Bus stranded on Kalawewa Bridge: Water rises to waist level of passengers

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- A bus carrying around 70 passengers, which became stranded on the Kalawewa Bridge along the Anuradhapura-Puttalam road, is reportedly facing rising floodwaters, reaching the wais... Read More


Sri Lankan tri-forces mobilized for rescue operations across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The President has instructed the Army Commander to deploy Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops for the rescue and assistance of citizens affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditi... Read More


Minor flood situation reported in Matara District

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Matara Disaster Management Unit reports that a minor flood situation has been experienced in the Matara district. The situation has arisen due to the overflow of the Kirama ... Read More