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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


Two arrested for aiding Kotahena shooting

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The Colombo Crimes Division arrested two suspects accused of aiding and abetting the fatal shooting that occurred in the Kotahena police division on November 7, where a person arr... Read More


Severe Flood Risk Declared for Lower Mahaweli River Valley

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The Department of Irrigation states that there is a Severe flood risk for the areas situated in the lower valley of the Mahaweli River. The Department advises that it is highly s... Read More


SriLankan requests pilots, cabin crew to report to Airline CCC

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- SriLankan Airlines, issuing a special announcement to all pilots and cabin crew members, says that due to disruptions to communication systems arising from the prevailing situatio... Read More


15 dead in Rambodagama landslide

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The Kotmale Divisional Secretary stated that 15 people have died and another 50 people are injured following a massive landslide in the Ramboda area of Kotmale. Published by HT D... Read More


Limited train services to run in Western Province

Srilanka, Nov. 28 -- The Department of Railways confirmed that a limited number of train services will operate this evening to cater to passengers with essential travel needs. Amid ongoing severe wea... Read More