Rain expected in several districts today
2025-12-08
Showers are expected in several districts today as the Northeast monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over Sri Lanka. Showery weatherContinue Reading
Northeast Monsoon : Heavy rains and strong winds forecast Dec 9–11
2025-12-05
The Department of Meteorology says rainfall may increase on December 9, 10, and 11 due to the Northeast Monsoon weatherContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 07 districts
2025-12-05
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, and the GalleContinue Reading
Weather : Showers in several provinces, thundershowers in the afternoon
2025-12-04
Several spells of showers are likely to occur today in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, and Uva provinces, as well asContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in some areas today
2025-12-03
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Northern, North-Central and Eastern provinces and in the Badulla andContinue Reading
Adverse weather : Several affected roads reopened for traffic
2025-12-01
The Ministry of Transport has announced the reopening of several roads that were affected due to the inclement weather experiencedContinue Reading
Extreme weather : Sajith seeks assistance from Japanese Government
2025-12-01
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and Japanese Ambassador Akio Isomata engaged in an extensive discussion on the current disaster situation facingContinue Reading
Extreme weather : 334 dead, 370 missing in Sri Lanka
2025-12-01
The death toll due to inclement weather in Sri Lanka stands at 334, while 370 persons are reported missing asContinue Reading
Warning issued to naval and fishing communities withdrawn
2025-12-01
The Department of Meteorology says the warning issued earlier advising naval and fishing communities not to venture into the seaContinue Reading
Deep Depression : Showers expected in some areas today
2025-12-01
The Deep Depression was located about 300 km North-northeast of Kankasanthurai and is very likely to move northwards, away fromContinue Reading
Extreme weather : Public urged not to visit unsafe & damaged locations
2025-11-30
Sri Lanka Police have requested the public not to visit unsafe and damaged locations, affected by inclement weather. Issuing aContinue Reading
Major flood warnings issued for Kelani, Kalu, Maha and Attanugalu Rivers
2025-11-30
The Department of Irrigation says major and minor flood warnings issued to several areas remain effective as of 03.30 amContinue Reading
Extreme weather : 159 dead, 203 missing – DMC
2025-11-30
A total of 159 persons are reported dead and 203 are reported missing due to inclement weather conditions in SriContinue Reading
Extreme weather : 123 dead, 130 missing so far – DMC
2025-11-29
A total of 123 deaths have been reported so far in 12 districts due to the adverse weather conditions experiencedContinue Reading
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
