Deaths Climb to 465; Over 31,000 Homes Damaged in Islandwide Disaster
Sri Lanka’s disaster death toll rose to 465 as of 6 p.m. on Tuesday, while 366 people remain missing, according to the Disaster Management Center. The latest situation report shows that 1,558,919 people across 437,507 families have been affected by…
India rejects Pakistan’s claim of delayed clearance for Sri Lanka aid flight
India on Tuesday rejected Pakistan’s accusation that New Delhi delayed overflight clearance for a Pakistani aircraft carrying humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka, calling the allegation “ridiculous” and “misinformation.” In an official response, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said…
Government Raises Flood-Relief Home Cleaning Assistance from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 25,000
In line with the directive issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Finance, the Ministry of Finance has approved an increase in the assistance granted for cleaning flood-affected houses and property. Accordingly, the support amount…
Road closures & opening : RDA Update
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2nd UAE flight arrives with Flood relief
The second humanitarian flight from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) touched down at Bandaranaike International Airport today, bringing vital relief for Sri Lankans affected by the recent disaster. This consignment carries urgently needed supplies including essential food items, safety kits,…
Kandy Official Refutes Gampola Death Toll Claim
The Kandy District Secretary has dismissed claims that 1,000 people have died in Gampola alone following the floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah. The official made the statement during a meeting with several members of Parliament, responding to a…
Opposition MPs visit Kandy, blame authorities for poor search and rescue response
A cross-party group of opposition MPs on Tuesday visited several disaster-affected areas in the Kandy district, which has suffered some of the worst damage from the recent extreme weather. The delegation joined ongoing relief efforts, met with local authorities, and…
CMC suspends parking fees until Dec 05
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has announced the suspension of parking fees within the city limits to assist people affected by Cyclone Ditwah. According to the CMC, on the instruction of the Mayor, a decision has been taken not to…
India sends rapidly deployable Field Hospitals to Sri Lanka
The Government of India is providing Sri Lanka with two rapidly deployable Field Hospitals to assist people affected by Cyclone Ditwah. According to the Indian High Commission in Colombo, rapidly deployable Field Hospitals are being sent with 70 personnel to…
Water Level : Kelani River falls from major to minor flood level
The Department of Irrigation has reported a decrease in the water level of the Kelani River, with flood warnings being downgraded from major to minor. According to the department, a minor flood warning remains in Nagalagam Street, while a flood…