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…
Allowance for dry rations for displaced persons increased
Assistant Secretary of the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), Jayatissa Munasinghe stated that the allowance for dry rations for displaced persons has been increased. Addressing the media, Munasingeh said the weekly payment of Rs. 1,800 provided to an individual…
OFF Your solar : Urgent appeal from CEB
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has requested rooftop solar system owners to voluntarily switch off their solar inverters today until 3:00 PM due to the significantly low demand observed in the system. The CEB has made the appeal to ensure…
Mavil Aru Tank breaches safety levels; Evacuation urged
The Department of Irrigation has warned that water levels in the Mavil Aru tank sluice have breached safety levels. As such, authorities urge residents in surrounding low-lying areas to evacuate immediately and move to designated safe locations. It was reported…
Extreme weather : Public urged not to visit unsafe & damaged locations
Sri Lanka Police have requested the public not to visit unsafe and damaged locations, affected by inclement weather. Issuing a statement, the Police said several roads have been damaged due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. The Road Development Authority…
India begins evacuation of passengers stranded in SL
The High Commission of India in Colombo has commenced facilitating the swift return home of the Indian passengers stranded in Sri Lanka. According to the Indian High Commission, evacuation flights by the Indian Air Force and commercial airlines are being…
Major flood warnings issued for Kelani, Kalu, Maha and Attanugalu Rivers
The Department of Irrigation says major and minor flood warnings issued to several areas remain effective as of 03.30 am today. According to the department, major flood warnings have been issued to the Hanwella and Glenclose areas due to the…
Highest rainfall in last 24 hrs recorded in Kilinochchi
The Department of Meteorology says the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 am today has been reported in the Pulliyam Pokkunai area in Kilinochchi, recording 274 mm of rain. The next highest rainfall has been recorded…
Extreme weather : 159 dead, 203 missing – DMC
A total of 159 persons are reported dead and 203 are reported missing due to inclement weather conditions in Sri Lanka. According to the Disaster Management Centre, 159 deaths have been reported in 12 districts in the five days between…
Travel advisory for passengers departing Bandaranaike International Airport
Airport authorities on Sunday advised passengers traveling through Bandaranaike International Airport to use the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway as several access roads remain flooded due to adverse weather conditions across the country. Officials said the expressway currently provides the safest and most…