Kelani River : Water level at Nagalagam Street steady with no rise in last 03 hrs
The Irrigation Department says the Kelani River water level at Nagalagam Street has shown no increase over the past three hours, remaining at 8.45 feet as of 9.30 a.m. today. According to the department’s latest report, the water level continues…
SLAF launch probe into Bell 212 helicopter emergency landing
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) says a board of inquiry has been appointed and an investigation has been initiated into the emergency landing of a Bell 212 helicopter near the Lunuwila Bridge. Issuing a statement, the SLAF said the inquiry…
Extreme weather : 334 dead, 370 missing in Sri Lanka
The death toll due to inclement weather in Sri Lanka stands at 334, while 370 persons are reported missing as of 06.00 am today, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). The DMC states the highest number of deaths has…
Warning issued to naval and fishing communities withdrawn
The Department of Meteorology says the warning issued earlier advising naval and fishing communities not to venture into the sea areas around Sri Lanka, has been withdrawn. The warning has been withdrawn as the Deep Depression which was located about…
Report traders selling goods at higher price – CAA
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has urged the public to report traders who sell goods at a higher price during the prevailing emergency situation. Issuing a statement, the CAA said based on the information received regarding errant traders, strict legal…
Deep Depression : Showers expected in some areas today
The Deep Depression was located about 300 km North-northeast of Kankasanthurai and is very likely to move northwards, away from Sri Lanka and weaken further, according to the Department Meteorology. As such, several spells of showers will occur in the…
Flood-mitigation mission turns fatal as five Navy personnel die
Police have confirmed that the five Sri Lanka Navy personnel who went missing during a flood-mitigation operation in the Chundikkulam area have died. The sailors were engaged in work to widen a waterway when they went missing earlier today,…
Kotmale Dam rumours trigger panic in Gampola; authorities confirm no danger
Sri Lankan authorities have dismissed widespread rumours claiming the Kotmale Dam had broken, urging the public to remain calm and rely only on official information. On Sunday night, many residents in Gampola were seen rushing onto the roads in panic…
Essential Services Commissioner announces sweeping actions to aid affected communities
Sri Lanka has launched urgent measures to restore essential public services and support disaster-hit communities, the Commissioner-General of Essential Services announced on Sunday night. In a statement issued under the authority of the Extraordinary Gazette No. 2464/31, Commissioner-General B.K. Prabath…
Kelani River Surges to 8 ft at Nagalagam Street as Flood Risk Intensifies
Colombo is facing a worsening flood situation as the Kelani River water level at Nagalagam Street climbed to 8.0 feet on Sunday night, crossing the major flood threshold. According to official monitoring data, the river showed a steady rise throughout…