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Preschools and early childhood development centers closed from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- All preschools and early childhood development centers across the country will be closed from tomorrow (28) due to the prevailing adverse weather and associated disaster conditio... Read More


Death toll in Hong Kong fire rises to 44 with 279 still missing, authorities say

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- At least 44 people have been killed in a major fire engulfing apartment blocks in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, with 279 people not accounted for. Published by HT Digital Co... Read More


Major flood warning issued to residents of low-lying areas of Deduru Oya Basin

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The Department of Irrigation has issued major flood warning for residents of low-lying areas along Deduru Oya Basin. Due to significant rainfall experienced over the past 24 hou... Read More


Very heavy rains above 200 mm are likely in some areas today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- Very heavy falls above 200 mm are likely at some places in North-central, North-western provinces and in Trincomalee district and above 150mm are likely at some places in North, ... Read More


SLAF helicopter rescues 3 flood victims trapped in Mahawa

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- A Bell 212 helicopter of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has rescued three persons who were trapped on the rooftop of a two-storey building in Mahawa due to floods caused by preva... Read More


Sri Lanka-bound flights to be diverted to India during weather emergency

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Anura Karunathilake, has announced that all flights arriving in Sri Lanka will be diverted to Trivandrum or Cochin airports in India if ... Read More


President orders to provide Rs. 1 million compensation for disaster victims

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the President's Fund to provide Rs. 1 million in compensation for each individual who died as a result of the emergency disaster... Read More


Heavy rains trigger major flood alert in Mahaweli River Basin

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The Department of Irrigation has issued a warning of a potential flood situation within the next 48 hours in low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River Basin. According to the Dep... Read More


Several train journeys to Batticaloa and Trincomalee cancelled until further notice

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The Railway Department has decided to cancel six long-distance, intercity and night mail train journeys that were scheduled to run on the Batticaloa and Trincomalee lines today (... Read More


President issues directives to officials to prioritise public safety and rescue operations

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued directives to security forces and relevant officials to prioritise public safety and rescue operations and to ensure the continuous ... Read More