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Water levels rise in Attanagalu Oya; Flood risk persists in Gampaha District

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The Irrigation Department has reported that the water level of the Attanagalu Oya in the Gampaha District continues to rise. According to the Director of the department, Enginee... Read More


Directive issued for all prison officers amid disaster situation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The Commissioner General of Prisons has instructed prison officers who are unable to reach their designated workplaces due to the ongoing disaster situation in the country to rep... Read More


High-risk flood situation in low-lying areas of Maha Oya within next 24 hours

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The Irrigation Department has issued a high-risk flood warning for the low-lying areas of the Maha Oya Basin for the next 24 hours. According to the department, heavy rainfall h... Read More


Death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah increases to 123, another 130 missing

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The number of deaths reported owing to adverse weather conditions across the country in the past few days has increased to 123, the Disaster Management Centre noted. A further 1... Read More


Indian rescue team arrives to assist flood victims in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- An Indian rescue team arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (29) to support ongoing relief efforts following severe weather conditions in the country. The team, arriving on an India... Read More


At least 40 rescued from bus stranded on Kala Oya Bridge

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- Security forces personnel have successfully rescued at least 40 people, including a foreign woman, who had climbed onto the rooftop of a nearby residence after the bus they were ... Read More


At least 40 rescued from bus stranded on Kalawewa Bridge

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- Security forces personnel have successfully rescued at least 40 people, including a foreign woman, who had climbed onto the rooftop of a nearby residence after the bus they were ... Read More


Death toll owing to adverse weather climbs to 159 with over 203 missing

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 159 deaths have been recorded so far as adverse weather conditions continue to affect the island. Meanwhile, 203 persons have b... Read More


Train services on main line suspended due to bad weather

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The railway authorities have announced that trains scheduled to operate on the Main Line this morning will be suspended due to flooding affecting several sections of the track, i... Read More


Landslide strikes near Kotmale; Dozens trapped

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- A landslide has reportedly occurred near Rambadagama in Kotmale, affecting the middle section of the village between the Nuwara Eliya-Pudalu Oya roads. According to a resident w... Read More