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Disaster situation claims 50 lives in Badulla, 40 still missing

India, Dec. 1 -- The recent disaster situation has claimed 50 lives in the Badulla District while 40 others remain missing as of 9 a.m. on Saturday (29), Badulla District Secretary, Prabhath Abeywarde... Read More


Refrain from returning home at this time - Met DG

India, Dec. 1 -- The Meteorology Department Director General Athula Karunanayake stated that although the cyclone has moved away from the island and its direct effects have diminished, the indirect ef... Read More


President oversees Mavil Aru breach rescue operation

India, Dec. 1 -- The operation to rescue those trapped by the Mavil Aru reservoir embankment breach was carried out under the direct supervision of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. As a result of ... Read More


NTC issues safety guidelines for bus operators

India, Dec. 1 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) has issued a special notice instructing private bus owners, drivers and conductors to strictly follow the directions of Police officers on duty... Read More


Stay alert to Irrigation Department's flood advisories - DG

India, Dec. 1 -- Meteorology Department Director General Athula Karunanayake said although the heavy rainfall has subsided, water from areas around hydroelectric power plants in the central highlands ... Read More


Updated payment instructions for disaster relief contributions

India, Dec. 1 -- The Government wishes to inform the public and the international donor community that certain contributors have experienced difficulties when transferring funds to the designated Cent... Read More


Over 330 deaths, 370 missing in cyclone

India, Dec. 1 -- Affects 273,606 families across country Over 180,499 individuals displaced The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported that over 330 deaths have occurred so far as a result of ... Read More


Deep depression moves Northward; showers persist in several provinces

India, Dec. 1 -- The Deep Depression was located near latitude 12.3degreeN and longitude 80.6degreeE, about 300 km North-northeast of Kankasanthurai. It is very likely to move northwards, away from t... Read More


Nagalagam Street Gauge records water levels exceeding eight feet

India, Dec. 1 -- severe flood situation is currently affecting Hanwella and surrounding low-lying areas due to the rising water levels of the Kelani River basin. The Water Resources Department report... Read More


Severe flooding destroys Mullaitivu Nayaru Bridge

India, Dec. 1 -- The Mullaitivu Disaster Management Centre has reported that the Mullaitivu Nayaru main bridge has been completely destroyed due to severe flooding in the area. result, all traffic fr... Read More