FAO maps flood damage to crops across Sri Lanka
2025-12-19
New data from the Department of Agriculture, compiled with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), support,Continue Reading
DMT to inspect disaster‑damaged vehicles from 15 Dec
2025-12-09
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that it is currently gathering information on vehicles destroyed due to theContinue Reading
PM Harini visits disaster-hit Peradeniya University
2025-12-09
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya visited the Peradeniya University recently devastated by flooding triggered by Cyclone Ditwah. She inquired into theContinue Reading
WHO Sri Lanka issues safety guidance for handling dead animals after floods
2025-12-05
The World Health Organization (WHO) Sri Lanka has released public health guidance on how to safely manage dead animals foundContinue Reading
Bus driver and conductor suspended over flood incident in Kumbukkana
2025-12-05
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has taken disciplinary action regarding the Monaragala–Colombo bus that endangered passengers’ lives by attempting toContinue Reading
Flood damage to Kandy Courts Complex assessed
2025-12-03
President of the BAR Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), Rajeev Amarasuriya, on Wednesday (03 Dec) visited the Kandy Courts ComplexContinue Reading
Extra Mahapola Scholarship allowance for disaster‑affected uni students
2025-12-03
The Ministry of Higher Education has announced an extra allowance of the Mahapola Scholarship for university students affected by theContinue Reading
TikTok launches search guide in Sri Lanka to combat flood misinformation
2025-12-03
designed to help users in Sri Lanka access authoritative and up-to-date information during the ongoing floods after Cyclone Ditwah. AsContinue Reading
Over 100 families in Colombo receive Rs. 25,000 aid to clean flood‑damaged homes
2025-12-03
The government has decided to provide an initial grant of Rs. 25,000 for cleaning houses damaged by the prevailing disasterContinue Reading
Govt to grant Rs. 25,000 for school children affected by disaster
2025-12-03
The government has decided to provide Rs. 25,000 for educational activities for each school child affected by floods and landslides.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s major flood alerts lifted as river levels recede
2025-12-03
All major flood alerts that were in effect across Sri Lanka have now been removed, according to the latest updateContinue Reading
Not paying bills : No disconnections in flood-hit areas, says CEB
2025-12-02
The General Manager of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Shirley Kumara, stated that electricity supply to households in disaster‑affected areasContinue Reading
Flooded areas: Public warned of electricity and gas hazards
2025-12-02
Sri Lanka Police has urged the public to be mindful of their surroundings after the floods. Issuing a notice, theContinue Reading
Health Bureau warns of Rat Fever risk from floodwaters
2025-12-02
The Health Promotion Bureau of Sri Lanka has warned the public to be vigilant of Leptospirosis (Rat Fever) due toContinue Reading
Disaster Relief Centre warns of disease risk as floodwaters recede
2025-12-01
The National Disaster Relief Services Centre has urged the public to remain vigilant about the increased risk of infectious andContinue Reading
Ranil to share experience on 2003 & 2016 disaster handling
2025-12-01
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has taken steps to convene all party leaders to discuss the steps to be taken inContinue Reading
UN estimates 15,000 homes destroyed in Sri Lanka
2025-12-01
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says initial assessments indicate that more than 15,000 homesContinue Reading
Kelani River : Water level at Nagalagam Street steady with no rise in last 03 hrs
2025-12-01
The Irrigation Department says the Kelani River water level at Nagalagam Street has shown no increase over the past threeContinue Reading