Flood warning for Gin Ganga basin extended by another 24 hours
2026-10-28
The Irrigation Department has extended the flood warning issued for the Gin Ganga basin by another 24 hours, effective fromContinue Reading
Mannar floods: Army evacuates 163 people from 70 families to safety
2026-10-27
The Sri Lanka Army has evacuated 163 people belonging to 70 families affected by rising floodwaters in the Koorai areaContinue Reading
Flood warning issued for four areas as Kala Oya water levels rise
2026-10-22
The Irrigation Department has issued an amber flood alert for four areas in the Kala Oya Basin, as water levelsContinue Reading
Flood risk in 09 areas as Deduru Oya Reservoir opens spill gates
2026-10-22
Eight spill gates of the Deduru Oya Reservoir have been opened, releasing water into the Deduru Oya at a rateContinue Reading
Kuda Ganga flood warning extended for another 48 hours
2026-09-24
The Irrigation Department has extended the flood warning for the Kuda Ganga Sub-Basin of the Kalu Ganga River Basin forContinue Reading
Cabinet clears Rs. 1.2B machinery purchase to boost flood mitigation
2026-09-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the purchase of small‑scale machinery for the Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation (SLLDC) toContinue Reading
Flood warnings extended for Kuda Ganga and Gin Ganga
2026-09-21
The Irrigation Department has extended flood warnings for the Kuda Ganga sub‑basin of the Kalu River and the Gin GangaContinue Reading
Irrigation Dept warns heavy rainfall raises flood risk in wet zone districts
2026-09-21
The Irrigation Department reports that significant rainfall has been recorded across much of the wet zone, including the districts ofContinue Reading
Several roads submerged as heavy rain batters Colombo
2026-09-15
Heavy rainfall since early morning today (15) has left several roads around Colombo submerged, causing severe disruption to traffic andContinue Reading
Minor flood risk in Attanagalu Oya and Kalu Ganga if heavy rainfall continues
2026-09-15
The Irrigation Department has cautioned that minor flood conditions could develop in the lower reaches of the Attanagalu Oya andContinue Reading
Cabinet approves USD 1 Million donation to Nepal
2026-09-01
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the President of Sri Lanka to donate one million US dollarsContinue Reading
Glacial flood death toll surpasses 900 in Nepal and Tibet
2026-09-01
Rescuers struggled on Monday through mud and debris for a sixth day, as the number of missing people soared toContinue Reading
‘First responder’ India leads global relief race after deadly flash floods in Nepal
2026-08-28
While several countries, including the US and China, have pledged support, India stands out for the speed of its aidContinue Reading
More than 390 dead, 1,500 missing in Nepal and Tibet after Himalayan floods
2026-08-28
More than 390 bodies have been recovered, and more than 1,500 people are missing across Nepal and China’s Tibet regionContinue Reading
Heavy rainfall disrupts water supply in Mawanella and Aranayake
2026-08-03
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says heavy rainfall has disrupted water supply in parts of the KegalleContinue Reading
Army rescues flood-affected residents in Kotagala and Blackwater, Ginigathhena
2026-08-03
Sri Lanka Army personnel rescued residents stranded by floodwaters in Kotagala and the Blackwater area of Ginigathhena last afternoon asContinue Reading
Adverse weather : Red- level flood warning issued for Kelani River Basin
2026-08-03
The Department of Irrigation has issued a Red‑level flood warning for the Kelani River Basin, valid until 1:30 pm tomorrowContinue Reading
Inclement weather : Sluice gates of Kotmale Reservoir opened
2026-08-03
The Mahaweli Authority has announced that the spillway and sluice gates of the Kotmale Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir are being openedContinue Reading
