Inclement weather : 204 houses partially damaged in 13 districts
2026-05-18
Over 200 houses have been partially damaged due to the inclement weather experienced in Sri Lanka. According to the DisasterContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Above 50mm of rain expected in some districts today
2026-05-18
The Department of Meteorology has predicted showers in several provinces today (18), with above 50 mm of rain in someContinue Reading
Adverse weather : One person injured in Ratnapura
2026-05-16
One person has been reported injured in the Ratnapura District due to the prevalent inclement weather in Sri Lanka, accordingContinue Reading
21 major reservoirs spilling across Sri Lanka amid heavy rains
2026-05-15
21 major reservoirs and more than 19 medium-scale reservoirs across the country are currently spilling, the Irrigation Department said. AccordingContinue Reading
Friday: Met Department warns of further heavy showers
2026-05-15
The highest rainfall in the last 24 hours, as of 09.30 am today (15), has been reported in the PenrithContinue Reading
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