Extreme weather : IGP Special Operations Unit established to assist public
2025-11-29
Sri Lanka Police has established the IGP Special Operations Unit to provide information on the Emergency Disaster Situation. According toContinue Reading
Extreme weather : Maldives to extend relief support of USD 50,000 to Sri Lanka
2025-11-29
The Government of Maldives has decided to extend relief assistance to Sri Lanka through financial support of USD 50,000 andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police issues emergency hotlines amid severe weather
2025-11-29
Sri Lanka Police has introduced emergency Telephone Numbers for the public to inform about disaster situations due to the adverseContinue Reading
Highest rainfall in last 24-hours reported in Kandy
2025-11-29
The highest rainfall reported in the last 24 hours as of 06.00 AM today has been recorded in the NillambeContinue Reading
Extreme weather : DMC official figures says 69 deaths reported in 04 days
2025-11-29
The death toll due to the inclement weather conditions experienced in Sri Lanka stands at 69 persons in 08 districtsContinue Reading
‘Cyclone Ditwah’ to move away from Sri Lanka on Saturday
2025-11-28
‘Cyclone Ditwah’ is predicted to move away from Sri Lanka tomorrow (29), according to BBC Weather. Per the weather forecast,Continue Reading
Extreme Weather : Nearly 100 deaths reported, more missing
2025-11-28
Several more deaths have been reported in various districts due to the prevalent inclement weather conditions in Sri Lanka. TheContinue Reading
Severe weather cuts power to 25% of Sri Lanka
2025-11-28
The General Manager of the Ceylon Electricity Board, Shirley Kumara, announced that approximately 25%–30% of the island’s electricity supply hasContinue Reading
Govt, Opposition join in disaster response
2025-11-28
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Government and Opposition representatives must work together effectively in this challenging situation to safeguard theContinue Reading
Cyclone Ditwah disrupts BIA operations : 15 flights diverted
2025-11-28
The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Private Limited (AASL) has assured the public that it is taking all necessary,Continue Reading
Extreme weather : Traffic restricted on Southern Expressway
2025-11-28
The Ministry of Transport says the Kaduwela Exit of the Southern Expressway for vehicles coming from Kadawatha is inundated. TheContinue Reading
Sri Lanka briefs diplomats on emergency flood-relief and recovery efforts
2025-11-28
A diplomatic briefing under the aegis of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya was held at the Prime Minister’s Office today toContinue Reading
Air Force rescues man trapped on coconut tree (Video)
2025-11-28
A group of persons who had been trapped following flooding in Anuradhapura and in Polonnaruwa have been rescued by theContinue Reading
Rs. 1.2B allocated for disaster relief; Rs. 30B set aside for emergencies
2025-11-28
A sum of Rs. 1.2 billion has already been allocated for disaster relief services in Sri Lanka, the Government InformationContinue Reading
Cyclonic Storm Ditwah in SL : 8.00 am Update
2025-11-28
The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” is centred near latitude 8.1°N and longitude 81.2°E, about 50km South of Trincomalee, as of 08.00Continue Reading
Extreme weather : Update from SriLankan Airlines
2025-11-28
SriLankan Airlines has advised passengers booked to travel today (28) to check the latest flight status before proceeding to theContinue Reading
Extreme Weather : 56 deaths, 21 missing
2025-11-28
A total of 43,991 individuals from 12,313 families have been affected by the extreme weather conditions caused by Cyclonic StormContinue Reading
Pre-schools to close from tomorrow amid severe weather
2025-11-27
The National Secretariat for Early Childhood Development has announced that Early Childhood Development Centres, including pre-schools, will be closed fromContinue Reading