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Major flood status in Colombo as Kelani River water level rises

Srilanka, Nov. 30 -- Director-General of Irrigation, Engineer A. Gunasekara, stated that the water level at the Nagalam Street Gauge exceeded 7 feet, indicating that Colombo is currently experiencing ... Read More


All onboard crashed helicopter rescued

Srilanka, Nov. 30 -- All five persons onboard the Air Force helicopter that crashed in Wennappuwa have been rescued and are being taken to the Marawila Hospital. This was confirmed to us by the Sri La... Read More


The President to address the nation

Srilanka, Nov. 30 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to make a special statement to the nation today (30) at 8:30 PM. The Presidential Media Division mentioned that through this speci... Read More


Critical flood warning for Kelani River Basin extended

Srilanka, Nov. 30 -- The high-risk flood warning issued for the Kelani River basin has been further extended. The Department of Irrigation mentioned that the high-risk flood situation for the areas s... Read More


Universities, Vocational institutes close

Srilanka, Nov. 30 -- The disaster triggered by Cyclone Ditwah has escalated into a national crisis, prompting the suspension of all higher education and vocational training activities, according to a ... Read More


Ditwah death toll jumps to 334, atleast 370 missing

Srilanka, Nov. 30 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) released the latest statistics regarding the loss of life and affected people due to the severe weather conditions across the country as of 6:... Read More


'Stand With Sri Lanka' website open for Ditwah cyclone aid

Srilanka, Nov. 30 -- The Ministry of Digital Economy introduced a new official website to facilitate monetary contributions for relief efforts aimed at those affected by the 'Ditwah' cyclone that impa... Read More


Flood warning extended for Deduru Oya and lower Mahaweli basins

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The Department of Irrigation stated that the flood warning issued for the low-lying areas of the Deduru Oya basin is extended for an additional 48 hours. The Department of Irriga... Read More


Massive landslide reported in Nuwara Eliya

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- A massive landslide occurred in the Pundalu Oya area of Nuwara Eliya. The Nuwara Eliya District Secretary stated that a military team was dispatched to the location where the lan... Read More


Over 100 displaced people rescued in Rajangana

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- Nearly 120 displaced persons from the Yaya 4, 10 Ela village in the Rajangana Divisional Secretariat area were rescued. Reports state that the Police, Army, and local residents s... Read More