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
Kelani River flood warning extended for 48 hours
2026-08-03
The Irrigation Department has extended the flood warning for the Kelani River Basin for another 48 hours, cautioning residents andContinue Reading
Heavy rains : Traffic disrupted across Colombo, Gampaha, and Divulapitiya routes
2026-05-22
Traffic has been disrupted on several roads due to the heavy rains experienced in several parts of Sri Lanka today.Continue Reading
Irrigation Department warns of minor flood risk in Kuda Ganga
2026-05-15
The Irrigation Department has warned of a possible minor flood situation in low‑lying areas of the Kuda Ganga and MaguruContinue Reading
Inclement weather : Train services on Puttalam line curtailed to Chilaw due to flooding
2026-05-13
Train operations on the Puttalam railway line have been limited to Chilaw station after several sections of track near ThilladiContinue Reading
95% areas hit by cyclone damage : UNDP Report
2026-01-14
A new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) assessment released on Wednesday reports that nearly all communities affected by Cyclone DitwahContinue Reading
Irrigation Dept. warns of flood risk in several river basins
2026-01-08
The Department of Irrigation says the Department of Meteorology has forecast heavy rainfall in river basins located within the Uva,Continue Reading
Heavy rain floods roads in Galle (Video)
2026-01-06
Several roads in Galle were submerged due to the heavy rainfall experienced in the area today (06). It is reportedContinue Reading
Kataragama Devalaya Nilame defends gold sale plan
2026-01-06
The Basnayake Nilame of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, Thilina Madushanka, has clarified his decision to sell part of theContinue Reading
04 arrested over theft of court-seized motorcycles during flooding
2026-01-02
Kandy Police say four youths have been arrested along with two high-powered motorcycles they are accused of stealing while theContinue Reading
Fisheries Ministry reports Rs. 7.6 billion losses, unveils flood relief plan
2025-12-24
The Ministry of Fisheries announced on Tuesday (23 Dec) that the initial estimate of damage caused to the fisheries sectorContinue Reading