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Sri Lanka hit hard: Over 15,000 homes destroyed, 200 roads impassable

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), 998,918 people across all 25 districts of Sri Lanka have been affected by the severe flooding and l... Read More


Death toll climbs to 355; 366 missing in severe weather

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) announced that the death toll from the ongoing adverse weather conditions has risen to 355, while 366 people remain missing. According to the... Read More


Deep depression moving away from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is moving northwards, away from Sri Lanka, and is expected to weaken further, the Department of Meteorology said. According to the depart... Read More


Government ignored weather warnings: SJB MP

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Opposition alleged today that the government had not taken precautionary measures to mitigate the devastation caused by the adverse weather despite prior warnings by the Meteo... Read More


Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates in Sri Lanka - Landslides, flood rescues, road closures, rail disruptions and government alerts

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Sri Lanka is now confronting one of its gravest natural disasters in recent memory, as Cyclone Ditwah and the resulting weather system continue to unleash relentless rain, flash f... Read More


Security manager at Taj Samudra arrested for assaulting trainees

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- A security manager at the Taj Samudra hotel in Colombo was arrested yesterday for allegedly assaulting trainee hotel students, police said. The arrest was made after a complaint ... Read More


Gold prices spike in Sri Lanka as global rates surge

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Gold prices in Sri Lanka recorded a sharp increase today (01) in line with a significant surge in the international market. According to market traders, the global price of gold ... Read More


Do not return to home until inspections complete: NBRO

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) urged the public not to return to their homes until officials from the NBRO's District Offices carry out safety inspections and ... Read More


Kelani River maintains critical flood level; Residents urged to evacuate

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Kelani River continues to rage at Nagalgam Street, maintaining a critical flood level of 8.45 feet, the Irrigation Department said. Authorities have issued stern warnings as ... Read More


SLAF urges public to refrain from unauthorized drone use during disaster relief operations

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has requested the cooperation of the public when operating drones in areas affected by the ongoing disaster situation. Unregulated drone operations ... Read More