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…
SriLankan Airlines Special Announcement for Pilots and Cabin Crew
SriLankan Airlines Special Announcement for Pilots and Cabin Crew This is a special announcement for all SriLankan Airlines pilots and cabin crew members. Due to disruptions to communication systems arising from the prevailing situation in the country, the airline is…
Severe Flood Threat Along Mahaweli River Catchment; Residents Told to Move to Safety
A critical flood situation is expected in low-lying areas of the Mahaweli River across Dimbulagala, Thamankaduwa, Welikanda, Lankapura, Medirigiriya, Seruwila, Kanthale, Kinniya and Muttur DS divisions. The Department of Irrigation urges residents in these areas to evacuate immediately and move…
Water supply in Colombo & surrounding areas : New update
There is currently no threat to the water supply in Colombo and surrounding areas, Minister of Water Supply stated today, urging the public to use water sparingly amid rising river levels. However, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB)…
Iranamadu canal flood barrier breach, residents urged to evacuate
A protective flood barrier along the Iranamadu reservoir canal has breached after the spill gates were opened due to heavy rainfall in the area. The Disaster Management Centre has urged residents to evacuate immediately, warning of a high risk of…
US commits USD 2 million for Sri Lanka’s urgent flood relief
The United States has announced an immediate allocation of USD 2 million to support Sri Lanka’s emergency relief efforts as the country continues to reel from the severe impacts of Cyclone Ditwah. US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said…
“We were stuck for 29 hours” – Victim recalls terrifying Kala Oya rescue
The group of passengers who were trapped on the roof of a flooded bus in Kala Oya, Anuradhapura have been rescued and are currently receiving treatment at Nochchiyagama Hospital. One of the survivors recounted that the bus, which was travelling…
DMC issues District Hotlines for weather emergencies
The Disaster Management Centre has issued the telephone numbers of District Disaster Management Coordinating Units (DDMCU) for the public to contact for assistance amidst the inclement weather in Sri Lanka. The public is urged to reach out to the relevant…
24/7 Emergency hotline introduced for tourists in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Tourism has announced an emergency hotline to assist tourists in Sri Lanka affected by the prevalent inclement weather conditions. The Sri Lanka Tourism Emergency and Assistance Centre could be contacted via the hotline 1912. The emergency hotline is…
Govt announces updated payment instructions for disaster relief contributions
The Government has informed 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 due to adverse weather. The President’s Office said…