Adverse Weather : Death toll increases to two in Sri Lanka
2026-05-15
The death toll due to adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka has increased to two, as of 06.00 am todayContinue Reading
Low-pressure area : Above 150mm of rain expected in some areas today
2026-05-15
The low-pressure area, located northeast of Sri Lanka, still persists, and the system is expected to move away from SriContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Latest update on low-pressure area
2026-05-14
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for the low-pressure area in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, stating thatContinue Reading
Severe Weather : 3,475 persons across 07 districts affected
2026-05-14
A total of 3,475 persons from 1,113 families across seven (07) districts have been severely affected due to the adverseContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Puttalam records highest rainfall in last 24 hours
2026-05-14
The highest rainfall in the last 24 hours ending at 08.30 am today (14) has been reported in the PuttalamContinue Reading
Adverse weather : River levels show temporary decline as rainfall eases
2026-05-14
The Irrigation Department has announced that water levels in several river basins, which had risen in recent days, are nowContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Three updates for Thursday
2026-05-14
Low-pressure area: The low-pressure area, located northeast of Sri Lanka, still persists, according to the Department of Meteorology. This systemContinue 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
Weather Alert : Southern Expressway entrance at Welipenna temporarily closed for light vehicles
2026-05-13
The entrance towards Colombo at the Welipenna interchange of the Southern Expressway has been temporarily closed for light vehicles, theContinue Reading
Inclement Weather : One death reported in Batticaloa
2026-05-13
One death has been reported in Batticaloa due to inclement weather conditions experienced in Sri Lanka. According to the situationContinue Reading
Adverse Weather : Special notice to drivers travelling on the expressway
2026-05-13
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has called on motorists to pay close attention to cautionary messages displayed on electronic boardsContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Irrigation Department issues warning as 33 reservoirs spill
2026-05-13
The Irrigation Department announced this morning that 16 major reservoirs and 17 medium‑scale reservoirs under its management are currently spilling,Continue Reading
Weather Alert : Landslide warnings issued to 11 districts
2026-05-13
The Disaster Management Centre has issued a landslide warning to eleven (11) districts, effective until 09.00 am tomorrow (14). Accordingly,Continue Reading
Weather Alert : Advisory issued for heavy rains in several areas today
2026-05-13
The highest rainfall has been reported in Kesbewa in the Colombo District, with 204 mm recorded between 08.30 am onContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Three updates for Wednesday
2026-05-13
Low-pressure area: The low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka still persists in the vicinity of the country, according toContinue Reading
Near‑normal rainfall forecast for Sri Lanka during Southwest Monsoon
2026-05-12
The Department of Meteorology has forecast near‑normal rainfall across most parts of Sri Lanka during the June to September (JJAS)Continue Reading
Low-pressure area : Above 100 mm of rain expected in several areas today
2026-05-12
The low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka continues to persist in the sea area in the vicinity of theContinue Reading
Weather advisory : Above 100 mm of rain expected in several provinces
2026-05-11
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rain in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western, and NorthernContinue Reading