President directs to set up Office of Commissioner General of Essential Services
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has ordered the establishment of an “Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services” at the Prime Minister’s Office to coordinate recovery efforts and restore normalcy for those affected by the ongoing disaster. The office will…
A/Level exams postponed indefinitely
All examinations, including the GCE Advanced Level, have been postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing disaster situation, the Ministry of Education said. Commissioner General of Examinations Indika Liyanage, in a statement, said that new dates will be announced in due…
Overcrowding: Blood donations temporarily halted at Narahenpita Blood Bank
The National Blood Bank has temporarily stopped admitting blood donors at its Narahenpita centre due to overcrowding. According to officials, the current number of donors already at the site will take until at least 10 p.m. to complete the donation…
Sri Lanka Air Force rescues 121 people trapped in Mavil Aru floods (Video)
Sri Lanka Air Force rescue teams have evacuated 121 people trapped by rising floodwaters in the Mavil Aru area today. Using Bell-412 and MI-17 helicopters, stranded residents were airlifted to safety as rescue operations continue this afternoon. Sri Lanka Air…
Several main roads reopened following closures
Several major roads have been reopened for vehicular traffic following temporary closures due to adverse weather conditions, the Road Development Authority (RDA) said. According to the RDA, the Colombo–Kurunegala main road, the Colombo–Kandy road via Katugasthota, and the Kurunegala–Anuradhapura road…
Donors turn up in numbers at the Blood Bank following appeal
Donors have turned up in large numbers at the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) in Narahenpita today, following a call to donate blood. Yesterday, the NBTS reported a shortage of blood in the country as a result of the ongoing…
Islandwide Water Levels Update: Major Floods at Nagalagam Street and Hanwella
Islandwide water levels continue to fluctuate across major rivers, with several key locations remaining under flood conditions, according to the Irrigation Department’s update issued at 12.30 pm today (30). Data shows that Nagalagam Street and Hanwella along the Kelani River…
How to reach the National Disaster Donation Help Desk
The government has set up a Disaster Donation Help Desk to coordinate aid and assistance for people affected by the disaster situation. Donors have been urged to contact the following officials for assistance of the Special Disaster Operations Centre. Lt….
Sri Lanka’s Weather Disaster Claims 193 Lives; 228 Still Missing
Sri Lanka’s death toll from the severe weather that has swept across the country has risen to 193, according to the Disaster Management Center’s latest situation report issued at 12:00 p.m. today (30 November). The DMC also confirmed that 228…
Volunteer operations underway to support disaster affected families
Massive volunteer operations are underway across Sri Lanka to support families displaced and trapped by the floods. Community groups, temples, kovils, mosques, churches, restaurants, and ordinary citizens have come together to cook meals, deliver supplies, and reach those cut off…