“We were stuck for 29 hours” – Victim recalls terrifying Kala Oya rescue
2025-11-29
The group of passengers who were trapped on the roof of a flooded bus in Kala Oya, Anuradhapura have beenContinue Reading
DMC issues District Hotlines for weather emergencies
2025-11-29
The Disaster Management Centre has issued the telephone numbers of District Disaster Management Coordinating Units (DDMCU) for the public toContinue Reading
24/7 Emergency hotline introduced for tourists in Sri Lanka
2025-11-29
Sri Lanka Tourism has announced an emergency hotline to assist tourists in Sri Lanka affected by the prevalent inclement weatherContinue Reading
Govt announces updated payment instructions for disaster relief contributions
2025-11-29
The Government has informed the public and the international donor community that certain contributors have experienced difficulties when transferring fundsContinue Reading
Special visa facilitation measures for foreign nationals affected by adverse weather
2025-11-29
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced special visa facilitation measures for all foreign nationals affected by the adverseContinue Reading
Extreme weather : 123 dead, 130 missing so far – DMC
2025-11-29
A total of 123 deaths have been reported so far in 12 districts due to the adverse weather conditions experiencedContinue Reading
All 67 passengers of Kala Oya bus rescued
2025-11-29
Sri Lanka Navy says the operation to rescue passengers of a bus that was trapped due to floods on theContinue Reading
Extreme weather : IGP Special Operations Unit established to assist public
2025-11-29
Sri Lanka Police has established the IGP Special Operations Unit to provide information on the Emergency Disaster Situation. According toContinue Reading
Extreme weather : Maldives to extend relief support of USD 50,000 to Sri Lanka
2025-11-29
The Government of Maldives has decided to extend relief assistance to Sri Lanka through financial support of USD 50,000 andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police issues emergency hotlines amid severe weather
2025-11-29
Sri Lanka Police has introduced emergency Telephone Numbers for the public to inform about disaster situations due to the adverseContinue Reading
Critical flood warning issued to Maha Oya Basin : Flood never seen in recent history
2025-11-29
The Department of Irrigation has issued major flood warnings to several areas due to a rise in the water levelsContinue Reading
Major global flight disruption
2025-11-29
Thousands of Airbus planes have been grounded after it was discovered that intense solar radiation could interfere with onboard flightContinue Reading
At least 40 passengers rescued from storm-struck Bus on Kala Oya Bridge
2025-11-29
Sri Lanka Navy says at least 40 passengers of a bus that was trapped due to floods on the KalaContinue Reading
Highest rainfall in last 24-hours reported in Kandy
2025-11-29
The highest rainfall reported in the last 24 hours as of 06.00 AM today has been recorded in the NillambeContinue Reading
IMF urged to ease terms as Opposition calls for global support to rebuild Sri Lanka
2025-11-29
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has appealed to foreign governments, international financial institutions, and global organisations to extend urgent support toContinue Reading
Extreme weather : DMC official figures says 69 deaths reported in 04 days
2025-11-29
The death toll due to the inclement weather conditions experienced in Sri Lanka stands at 69 persons in 08 districtsContinue Reading
Communication breakdown in many districts amid Floods & Cable Damage
2025-11-29
Telecommunication services in several parts of the country have been severely disrupted after key fibre optic cables were damaged inContinue Reading
Indian Air Force C-130J brings 12 tons of emergency relief to Sri Lanka
2025-11-29
An Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft carrying nearly 12 tons of emergency relief supplies including tents, tarpaulins, blankets, hygiene kits,Continue Reading