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Post-disaster rebuilding fund launched with broad stakeholder support

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the meeting with senior Government officials and private sector leaders, at the Presidential Secretariat, on Sunday (30) night. World Bank t... Read More


Showers expected in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Several spells of showers will occur in Northern and Southern provinces. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva, North-Central and Eastern provinces after 2.0... Read More


Kelani River water levels recede, but major flood risk persists

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The Department of Irrigation reports that the water level of the Kelani River is currently receding, easing the flood situation in low-lying areas along the Kelani River basin. A... Read More


Death toll in Indonesia floods passes 500

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The death toll in the floods which struck Indonesia last week has now climbed to more than 500, with rescue workers still battling to reach affected areas. The floods, which were... Read More


India allows Pakistani aircraft to carry cyclone aid over its airspace to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- India has granted rapid airspace clearance for Pakistan's humanitarian aid flight carrying relief material to cyclone-affected Sri Lanka, Indian officials confirmed on Monday. Acc... Read More


SLAF honors Pilot Nirmal Siyambalapitiya with posthumous promotion

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has posthumously promoted Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, the pilot who tragically lost his life in the Lunuwila, Wennappuwa helicopter crash... Read More


PM Modi assures continued support to Sri Lanka in telephone conversation with President AKD

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (01) regarding the ongoing disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah. ... Read More


Athurugiriya Interchange of Southern Expressway reopened

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The Athurugiriya entrance of the Southern Expressway, which was temporarily closed due to flooding caused by recent heavy rains, has now been reopened, authorities confirmed. The... Read More


Simplified procedure for clearing disaster relief from abroad

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Anyone who is willing to help Sri Lanka at this difficult moment, may send such assistance consigned to "Secretary, Ministry of Defense, Disaster Management Center (DMC), Vidya Ma... Read More


Russia stands with Sri Lanka: President Putin offers condolences over devastating floods

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- ussian President Vladimir Putin has extended his deepest sympathies to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake following the devastating floods and landslides that have clai... Read More