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Limited train services to operate today - Railway Department

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Department of Railways has made an announcement regarding the train operations scheduled for today (30) amidst the prevailing adverse weather conditions. Accordingly, train ... Read More


Measures taken to fully restore water supply within three days - Water Board

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Measures are being taken to fully restore water supply within three days to the districts affected by adverse weather conditions, the Chairman of the National Water Supply and Dr... Read More


Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Cyclonic Storm "Ditwah" is centered near latitude 10.7degN and longitude 80.6degE, about 130 km North of Jaffna at 11.30 p.m. on 29 November, the Department of Meteorology sa... Read More


Notice on issuance of driving licence at issued

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Department of Motor Traffic has announced that due to a failure in its driving licence computer system caused by adverse weather conditions, operations at key offices, includ... Read More


Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in seven districts

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- A 'Level-3' (Red) landslide evacuation warning has been issued for multiple areas in seven districts by the National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO). Accordingly, the ... Read More


Helicopter engaged in disaster relief operations crash lands in Wennappuwa

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- A Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force, which was involved in disaster relief operations, has met with an accident, police stated. The helicopter, deployed f... Read More


Landslides reported in Riverston

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- A number of landslides have been reported in Riverston, Matale. As a result, the road from Laggala to Illukkumbura has been completely blocked. Measures have been taken to clea... Read More


CEB hopes to restore electricity as quickly as possible

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has confirmed that Badulla and the Central Province are the regions most affected by power supply interruptions due to adverse weather conditio... Read More


Litro says adequate supply of gas available in the market

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Litro Gas Company states that there is an adequate supply of gas available in the market at present and that refilling operations are continuing without interruption. Issuin... Read More


Colombo-Kandy Main road closed near Yakkala for 15 hours

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Colombo-Kandy main road will be closed from the Yakkala area for the next 15 hours, the Disaster Management Centre stated. The road has caved in near the Yakkala Ayurveda ar... Read More