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Low pressure area persists to the northeast of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- The Department of Meteorology issued an announcement stating that a low-pressure area remains situated to the northeast of the country. This system should move away from Sri Lanka... Read More


Coal commission receives opposition complaints

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Two fresh complaints regarding irregularities in coal imports and electricity generation reached the Coal Commission yesterday, both filed by members of the opposition. President ... Read More


Deduru Oya and Inginimitiya spill gates opened

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Irrigation officials opened the spill gates of the Deduru Oya and Inginimitiya reservoirs due to heavy rainfall affecting several areas of the island. Two spill gates of the Dedur... Read More


Hatton schools closed today due to heavy rain

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- All schools within the Hatton education zone will close today (15), according to an announcement by the Central Provincial Education Secretary. This decision follows the heavy rai... Read More


Minor flood risk for Attanagalu Oya basin

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- A minor flood risk exists in the catchment areas of the Attanagalu Oya basin following heavy rainfall. The Department of Irrigation issued an "Amber" warning at 7:45 pm yesterday ... Read More


Wimalasurendra reservoir begins overflowing

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Wimalasurendra Reservoir started overflowing this afternoon following heavy rain in the Norton Bridge area since today, 14 May, according to engineers in charge of the reservoir. ... Read More


Padukka gambling den busted, 15 arrested

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- A gambling den where women participated in monetary coin-tossing games was raided by the Padukka police. Acting Police Chief stated that authorities made multiple prior attempts ... Read More


74 Vietnamese nationals arrested for online financial fraud in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- 74 Vietnamese nationals remanded for allegedly committing online financial fraud previously faced deportation from Cambodia for similar crimes. Kollupitiya Police disclosed this i... Read More


Highest rainfall recorded in Kuliyapitiya

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- The highest rainfall of 193 mm was recorded in the Kuliyapitiya area during the past 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM today. Furthermore, the Department of Meteorology stated that a rai... Read More


Father and daughter die in wild elephant attack

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- A father and a daughter riding a bicycle died following a wild elephant attack. The incident occurred in the Wilgamuwa - Hettipola area. The deceased individuals include a 55-yea... Read More