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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


Australia pledges AUD 1million aid for Sri Lanka cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Australian Government will provide AUD 1 million in humanitarian assistance to support Sri Lanka's response to Cyclone Ditwah, the Australian High Commission announced on 30 N... Read More


Ranil summons all political parties to discuss disaster situation

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe called all opposition parties for a discussion on the current disaster situation, his office said in a statement. Wickremesinghe is expecte... Read More


Understanding the flood aftermath: What Sri Lankans should be aware of now

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Sri Lanka is now deep inside a disaster that continues to evolve. Floods have swept through major districts, rivers have crossed dangerous levels, landslides have crushed homes, a... Read More


Welikada prison inmates donate today's lunch to flood affected

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The inmates of the Welikada prison have donated their lunch today to the people in Colombo, who were affected by the adverse weather. The dry food used for the preparation of the... Read More


Be vigilant of infectious diseases as floodwaters recede

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Assistant Secretary of the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), Jayatissa Munasinghe, urged the public to remain alert to the rising risks of infectious and vector-bo... Read More


Affected household to get Rs. 10,000 initial grant to restore sanitation, clean houses

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The government will provide Rs. 10,000 as an initial grant to each affected household to restore sanitation and make the home safe for living again, Assistant Secretary of the Nat... Read More


Taj Samudra terminates security officer following internal inquiry

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Taj Samudra, Colombo, has confirmed that the hotel management has terminated the services of a security officer with immediate effect following an internal inquiry. In an officia... Read More