President Declares Key Services as Essential Amid Severe Weather Conditions
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an Extraordinary Gazette declaring a wide range of services as essential public services underContinue Reading
Extreme Weather : Nearly 100 deaths reported, more missing
Several more deaths have been reported in various districts due to the prevalent inclement weather conditions in Sri Lanka. TheContinue Reading
Critical Warning: Kelani Valley Faces Flood Threat Never Seen in History
The Irrigation Department warns that from now and over the next 24 hours, a high-risk flood situation — at levelsContinue Reading
Kalu River Basin : Flood warnings issued to Ratnapura and Kalutara Districts
The Irrigation Department has warned of a major flood risk within the next few hours in low-lying areas of theContinue Reading
Cyclonic Storm Ditwah in SL : 8.00 am Update
The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” is centred near latitude 8.1°N and longitude 81.2°E, about 50km South of Trincomalee, as of 08.00Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Extreme Weather as Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies — Live Updates
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM DMC issues District Hotlines for weather emergencies The Disaster Management Centre has issued theContinue Reading
Over 300mm of rain: Which cities recorded the highest rainfall in Sri Lanka?
Severe rainfall recorded in several parts of Sri Lanka as extreme weather continues Sri Lanka has recorded exceptionally high rainfallContinue Reading
Flood situation update : 3.30 am
The Irrigation Department confirms rapid rises in water levels across several major rivers following continuous heavy rain and strong winds.Continue Reading
🚨 RED ALERT: Critical Flood Warning – Sri Lanka
The Irrigation Department warns of critical flood situations in low-lying areas along: Mahaweli River Deduru Oya Maha Oya Kala OyaContinue Reading
President, PM & Opposition Leader Join Emergency Disaster Council Session
* Ensure all necessary facilities for rescue and relief services * Keep the public continuously informed by releasing updated weatherContinue Reading
Current situation: Urgent Special Statement
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has requested people living along Sri Lanka’s Eastern Coast to remain vigilant and be preparedContinue Reading
Red Warning for Cyclonic storm in the vicinity of Sri Lanka
Warning for Cyclonic storm in the vicinity of Sri Lanka : Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre IssuedContinue Reading
Extreme weather in Sri Lanka : Death toll rises to 39
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 39 disaster‑related deaths have occurred so far due to the prevailing adverse weatherContinue Reading
Adverse weather: President directs MPs to lead relief efforts
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today instructed public representatives in affected districts to intervene swiftly to prevent loss of life andContinue Reading
Earthquake recorded in Indian Ocean; Sri Lankan coastal residents advised to stay alert
The National Tsunami Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology announced that an earthquake measuring 6.6 on the RichterContinue Reading


















