Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- Two toll-free telephone numbers have been made available for the public to report information and seek assistance for women and children in distress, the Ministry of Women and Ch... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The individuals who were stranded in a bus after it was struck by floodwaters on the Kalawewa Bridge along the Anuradhapura-Puttalam road are currently sheltering on the roof of ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- An Indian aircraft carrying approximately 12 tons of humanitarian aid arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (29), the External Affair... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- Road Development Authority (RDA) Director General Wimal Kandambi stated that many roads and bridges across the country have been severely damaged due to floods and landslides cau... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), the highest rainfall recorded during the past 24 hours has been reported from Nillambe in Kandy, with rainfall levels recording... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The prevailing rainy weather conditions will reduce considerably by tomorrow (30), the Department of Meteorology has announced. Intermittent showers and thundershowers will occu... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that the death toll thus far resulting from the recent adverse weather conditions has risen to 153. In a statement issued today (29)... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- Cyclone "Ditwah" is gradually moving away from Sri Lanka towards the Bay of Bengal region and Tamil Nadu, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated. Accordingly, the ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Mass Media have declared a state of emergency within the health sector for one week until December 4 in order to ensure uninterrupted h... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says several of its water sources and purification plants have been submerged due to the prevailing flood situation. Chairma... Read More