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Three bodies recovered, 17 reported missing after earthslip in Gangoda, Kandy

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- Three bodies have been recovered while at least 17 individuals are reported missing following an earthslip in Gangoda, Kandy, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). ... Read More


Death toll due to adverse weather increases to 39

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The number of deaths reported owing to adverse weather conditions across the country in the past few hours has increased to 39, the Disaster Management Centre noted. A further 1... Read More


Parliament sittings scheduled for tomorrow and Saturday cancelled

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- UPDATE: Parliament is scheduled to convene tomorrow morning for a brief session lasting only thirty (30) minutes, while no sitting will be held on Saturday (29), the Department o... Read More


23 passengers rescued after bus swept away by strong currents in Kumbukkana

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The Colombo-Wellawaya main road has been submerged in the Kumbukkana area due to the torrential rainfall affecting the Monaragala area. The section of the road has been submerge... Read More


'Red' Alert: Deep Depression near Sri Lanka likely to intensify into Cyclone

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a 'Red' alert warning for the land and the sea areas around the island due to the deep depression over south-east of Sri Lanka. As per t... Read More


Emergency Disaster Situation declared for Kandy district

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- An Emergency Disaster Situation has been declared for the Kandy district. The declaration has been made considering the prevailing adverse weather conditions, according to the K... Read More


Deduru Oya basin on 'Red' alert: Flood warning issued following heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- A 'Red' warning has been issued by the Irrigation Department for potential major flooding in the lower valley areas of the Deduru Oya Basin, the warning has been issued owing to ... Read More


Three killed after car falls into canal in Sainthamaruthu

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- Three people traveling in a motor vehicle have died after the vehicle fell into a canal flowing near Bolivia village in Sainthamaruthu, Ampara. Published by HT Digital Content S... Read More


5,700 individuals living with HIV in Sri Lanka, infections decline globally

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- HIV infections in Sri Lanka have increased despite a decline in cases globally, according to data released by the National STD/AIDS Control Programme. Venereologist Dr. Vino Dha... Read More


DMC requests public to report all disaster related incidents via 117 hotline

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The Disaster Management Centre requests the general public to report any emergency situations arising due to the adverse weather conditions by calling the 117 hotline. The DMC a... Read More