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Sri Lanka declares State of Public Emergency

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has issued an Extraordinary Gazette declaring a State of Public Emergency across the country. The declaration has been made... Read More


RDA workers caught in accident while clearing earth mound

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- A group of Road Development Authority (RDA) workers, who had been dispatched to remove an earth mound that had collapsed onto the Welimada-Nuwara Eliya main road in the Gawaramma... Read More


Met. Department warns of continued indirect effects following Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The Director General of the Department of Meteorology, Athula Karunanayake, stated that although the direct effects of the cyclone have subsided as it has moved away from the isl... Read More


US pledges $2 million to support Sri Lanka flood relief efforts

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The United States has pledged $2 million to assist urgent relief efforts in Sri Lanka, following the severe impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which has caused heavy rains and flooding ac... Read More


"Manusath Derana" flood relief programme continues for second day

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The Manusath Derana "Flood Relief" programme, launched to support those affected by the prevailing adverse weather, continues for the second consecutive day today (29). In partn... Read More


SriLankan Airlines advises all crew to contact Control Centre amid prevailing situation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- SriLankan Airlines has announced that, due to the prevailing adverse weather situation in the country, communication disruptions have hindered contact with a number of pilots and... Read More


High-risk flood situation in lower Mahaweli River basin; residents urged to evacuate

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The Irrigation Department reports that, due to the heavy rainfall received in the Mahaweli River catchment areas and current water level readings at the Manampitiya gauging stati... Read More


Landslide reported in Ankumbura; many persons reported missing

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- A landslide has occurred in the Ankumbura area, within the Alawathugoda Police Division, as a result of the prevailing adverse weather conditions. According to police, the incid... Read More


Warning issued over possible disruption to Colombo water supply

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that the operations of the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant may be affected due to the rising water level of the ... Read More


Major landslide strikes Welimada; Two bodies recovered

Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- A major landslide has occurred near Keppetipola Police Station in Welimada, resulting in the closure of the Welimada-Nuwara Eliya road. The Army and Police are conducting search... Read More