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Flood risk persists despite declining water levels

Srilanka, Dec. 2 -- Water levels in swollen rivers are currently declining, however, the Irrigation Department states that the risk level persists. Accordingly, a drop in the water level was observed... Read More


Rain expected in several areas

Srilanka, Dec. 2 -- Several rounds of rain are likely in the Northern and Southern Provinces today (02), according to a statement released by the Department of Meteorology. Rain or thundershowers cou... Read More


Court orders probe into Lunuwila helicopter crash

Srilanka, Dec. 2 -- A comprehensive investigation into the crash of a Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Bell 212 helicopter into the Gin Oya in the Wennappuwa police division has been ordered. The Marawila... Read More


UK pledges emergency aid for Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Dec. 2 -- The British High Commission announced that the United Kingdom will provide $890,000 (USD) in emergency humanitarian aid to support Sri Lanka's recovery from the devastation caused ... Read More


Gun attack at China Harbour leaves one dead

Srilanka, Dec. 2 -- Gunmen on a motorcycle carried out a shooting in the area of China Harbour pier five. Police confirm a 59-year-old individual died in the incident. Published by HT Digital Conten... Read More


Public warned of drinking water on flood zones

Srilanka, Dec. 1 -- The Public Health Inspectors' Union (PHIU) is urging individuals in areas impacted by floods to be caiutious when using drinking water. PHIU Secretary Chamil Muthukuda advised res... Read More


Nepal offers USD200,000 in financial aid to Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Dec. 1 -- The Nepali government announced a financial aid package of $200,000 (U.S. dollars) for Sri Lanka on Sunday. The assistance aims to support the relief and recovery efforts for peopl... Read More


Parliament adjourned

Srilanka, Dec. 1 -- Parliament met this morning (01) at 9:00 a.m., chaired by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. Soon after the session began, the Speaker suspended proceedings for 30 minutes to discu... Read More


Pakistan helicopter joins disaster relief missions

Srilanka, Dec. 1 -- The Pakistan Navy's PNS Saif joined Sri Lanka's disaster response efforts following the devastating floods caused by Cyclonic Storm Ditwah. A Harbin Z-9EC helicopter, which was on... Read More


Navy rescues 309 people in Mavil Aru

Srilanka, Dec. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Navy continues extensive rescue and relief operations in the areas affected by the flooding triggered by the breach of a section of the Mavil Aru tank embankment in T... Read More