Pannala Elders’ Home Flooded: 11 Dead in Devastating Tragedy
At least 11 elderly residents have died after an elders’ home in Pannala was inundated and cut off due to rising floodwaters. According to local authorities, the facility became rapidly submerged following continuous heavy rainfall, leaving several occupants stranded inside….
Govt Updates Payment Instructions for Disaster Relief Contributions
Updated Payment Instructions for Disaster Relief Contributions The Government wishes to inform the public and the international donor community that certain contributors have experienced difficulties when transferring funds to the designated Central Bank accounts during the ongoing national relief efforts….
Bribery Commission denies issuing instructions to state workers during disaster
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has refuted reports attributed to its Director General claiming that a set of instructions had been issued for state sector employees on how to perform their duties during the ongoing…
132 Dead, 171 Missing in Sri Lanka Floods & Landslides
A total of 132 deaths have been reported so far, and 171 people are still missing due to the severe weather across Sri Lanka. The post 132 Dead, 171 Missing in Sri Lanka Floods & Landslides appeared first on Newswire.
Proposal to increase dry-ration allowance for disaster-affected families
The Ministry of Defence has proposed an increase in the allowance provided for dry rations to individuals and families affected by the ongoing disaster situation. The proposal aims to amend the amounts in Circular and Guideline No. 01/2025 (Section 5.1.5.3),…
Cyclone moves away from Sri Lanka but indirect effects persist
Director General of the Department of Meteorology Athula Karunanayake stated that although the cyclone has moved away from the island and its direct effects have diminished, the indirect effects are still present. He warned of the possibility of rainfall exceeding…
3 landslides & Deaths : Police provide official update
Police said today that 14 people have been confirmed dead following a landslide in the Kotmale area, while 21 individuals remain missing after a separate landslide in Thulhiriya. Search and rescue teams from the Police, Army, and Disaster Management Centre…
Namal Rajapaksa: SLPP Grassroots Mobilised Nationwide for Relief Efforts
Opposition MP Namal Rajapaksa says Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) organisers and grassroots leaders across the country have already begun supporting families affected by the severe weather crisis, mobilising party networks to assist rescue and relief operations. Rajapaksa noted that…
Sri Lanka under Emergency Rule amid rising Death Toll from Cyclone Ditwah
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared a state of emergency to respond to the widespread devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, as the national death toll climbed to 123 with more casualties feared. According to disaster officials, at least 130 people remain…
Landslides Reported in Multiple Districts; Search Operations Continue for Missing Persons
Landslides have been reported across several areas including Kandy, Mallawapitiya, Gettuwana, Kurunegala, Mawathagama, and Kotmale as continuous heavy rain triggers severe ground instability. According to local authorities, search and rescue operations are underway for several missing persons, while deaths have…