New measures to address Matara floods due to Nilwala Salinity Barrier
2025-04-05
A series of short-term measures has been proposed to address the irrigation challenges caused by the Nilwala River Salinity Barrier.Continue Reading
India extends relief to flood-hit areas in Sri Lanka’s North
2024-12-08
In a gesture of solidarity, the High Commission of India in Colombo extended relief assistance to the people of theContinue Reading
Flood warnings extended to several areas
2024-11-28
The flood warnings issued due to the rising water levels of Mundeni Aru, Mahawelia River, Heda Oya, and Deduru OyaContinue Reading
Army rescues three people trapped in Kobeigane due to floods
2024-11-28
Three people who were trapped in the Adampan area of Kobeigane in the North Western Province due to floods haveContinue Reading
Navy rescues family of three trapped in floods
2024-11-28
Sri Lanka Navy rescued a family of three, including a young child, trapped by rising floodwaters in Mawadiodei, Chenkaladi yesterday.Continue Reading
Inclement weather : Five key updates for today
2024-11-28
Summary of affected persons; A total of 330,894 persons from 98,635 families from 21 districts have been severely affected dueContinue Reading
Kelani River rises : Flood warnings for several areas, including Colombo
2024-11-27
The Irrigation Department has warned of minor floods in several areas, including Colombo, due to the rise in the waterContinue Reading
Navy relief teams continue flood relief efforts
2024-11-26
The Sri Lanka Navy dispatched relief teams to the Akuressa and Athuraliya areas in the Matara district due to theContinue Reading
Flood & landslide warnings : Update from DMC
2024-11-25
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says minor floods have been reported in two areas, while a flood alert has beenContinue Reading
Inclement weather : Three updates
2024-11-24
A total of 13,264 persons from 3,556 families have been severely affected due to the prevalent inclement weather conditions experiencedContinue Reading
Flood warning issued for several areas
2024-10-24
The Department of Irrigation has issued a flood warning to several areas, effective for the next 48 hours. Flood warningsContinue Reading
Cabinet greenlights 16-point plan to tackle Kolonnawa flooding
2024-08-06
The proposals submitted by a committee to investigate the causes of flooding in Kolonnawa have received the green light forContinue Reading
Directives issued to investigate cause of flooding in Colombo district
2024-06-27
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed the preparation of short-term, medium-term, and long-term programs to prevent future floods in the ColomboContinue Reading
Public warned of racket selling contaminated chicken meat
2024-06-11
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has warned the public of a racket involving the sale of meat of hens killedContinue Reading
Health guidelines issued for flood-hit areas
2024-06-04
Sri Lanka’s Health Promotion Bureau has issued health and safety guidelines for people facing flooding in their areas due toContinue Reading
President visits flood-hit areas, orders relocation of Mulleriyawa & IDH Hospitals
2024-06-03
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has ordered several measures to mitigate flooding caused by the inundation of the Kelani river, as wellContinue Reading
Navy rescues family of three from floods in Puttalam
2024-05-20
The Sri Lanka Navy has rescued a family of three from a minor flood situation in the Mundalama area inContinue Reading
A year’s worth of rain plunges normally dry Dubai underwater
2024-04-17
A year’s worth of rain unleashed immense flash flooding in Dubai Tuesday as roads turned into rivers and rushing waterContinue Reading