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Cyclonic storm 'Ditwah' moves closer to Trincomalee

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Meteorology Department announced that Cyclonic Storm Ditwah [pronounced Dit-wah] is currently positioned approximately 50 kilometres south of Trincomalee. According to the D... Read More


Rs. 1.2 billion allocated for disaster relief

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The government has allocated Rs. 1.2 billion (one point two billion rupees) for disaster relief services, officials confirmed. In addition, the President has instructed all Gove... Read More


Sri Lanka likely to urge for international help

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The government has called for an urgent meeting headed by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya this evening and will discuss whether an international appeal should be made for assis... Read More


SriLankan Airlines issues passenger travel advisory

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- SriLankan Airlines has issued a travel advisory urging passengers scheduled to fly today to check the latest flight updates before heading to the airport, as adverse weather cont... Read More


Major flood risk along Attanagalu Oya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Irrigation Department has issued a warning of potential major flooding in low-lying areas surrounding the Attanagalu Oya. Officials have advised residents living on both sid... Read More


Provide essential services to foreign tourists hit by disaster situation: President tells Tourism Authority

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Tourism Authority to take necessary measures to efficiently provide essential services to foreign tourists facing difficulti... Read More


Over 20,000 troops deployed to rescue people affected by severe weather

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The President has directed the Army to provide immediate assistance to those impacted by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the island. Over 20,500 Army personnel h... Read More


Allocate at least Rs. 15 billion for disaster relief: Harsha

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The funds allocated for disaster relief are not sufficient as at least Rs. 15 billion is needed for relief, especially for capital expenditure, MP Harsha de Silva told Parliament... Read More


Colombo-bound flights to be diverted to Mattala, Cochin or Trivandrum

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- bound flights will be diverted to the Mattala international airport, or Cochin and Trivandrum in India in case of difficulties in landing due to the inclement weather conditions,... Read More


Namal urges SLPP leaders to support weather-affected communities

Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa has urged all SLPP Electoral Organizers and Village Leaders to extend their fullest support to communities a... Read More