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India navy ships hand over relief material in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- On behalf of the Government of India, the Indian navy ships INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri, which are on a visit to Sri Lanka, have officially handed over flood relief material the... Read More


Limited train services to operate only in Western Province today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Several train services have been resumed this evening (28) only within the Western Province, according to railway authorities. This decision has been taken to facilitate the ess... Read More


Heavy showers and strong winds to continue due to Cyclone "Ditwah"

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Cyclonic storm "Ditwah" is centered near latitude 7.7degN and longitude 81.5degE, about 20km Southwest of Batticaloa and it is very likely to move northnorthwestwards today (... Read More


Major flood warning for Gampaha town and surrounding areas

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Irrigation Department has warned that the low-lying areas of the Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya valleys, including parts of Gampaha town, may experience a major flood situatio... Read More


Five dead, 12 missing after earth slip in Minipe

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Five people have been confirmed dead and 12 others have been reported missing following an earth slip in the Pamunupura area of Minipe, Hasalaka, the Kandy District Secretary ann... Read More


Modi expresses condolences for victims; announces immediate help to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences to the people of Sri Lanka affected by Cyclone 'Ditwah', noting the loss of lives and the hardships faced across... Read More


13 persons trapped on Manampitiya Bridge rescued by SLAF helicopter

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Thirteen individuals who were stranded on the Manampitiya Bridge in Polonnaruwa have been safely rescued by a SLAF Bell-212 helicopter. The rescue operation was conducted by a h... Read More


Multiple flights to BIA cancelled or diverted due to bad weather

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Several flights scheduled to arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, have been cancelled due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. Accordin... Read More


India's INS Vikrant to deploy helicopters for flood relief efforts in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- India has expressed its willingness to provide helicopters for rescue operations to assist people affected by the ongoing disaster situation in Sri Lanka. INS Vikrant, an Indian... Read More


Police release 47 emergency hotlines for reporting disaster situations

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions across the island, the Sri Lanka Police has introduced dedicated telephone numbers to provide information and assistance to the publ... Read More