Special visa facilitation measures for foreign nationals affected by adverse weather
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced special visa facilitation measures for all foreign nationals affected by the adverse weather conditions currently prevailing in Sri Lanka. The department said that foreigners who were scheduled to depart Sri Lanka on…
Extreme weather : 123 dead, 130 missing so far – DMC
A total of 123 deaths have been reported so far in 12 districts due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in Sri Lanka. According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), 51 deaths have been reported in the Kandy District, the…
All 67 passengers of Kala Oya bus rescued
Sri Lanka Navy says the operation to rescue passengers of a bus that was trapped due to floods on the Kala Oya bridge on the Anuradhapura–Puttalam road has been completed. According to the Navy, all 67 passengers have been rescued. …
Extreme weather : IGP Special Operations Unit established to assist public
Sri Lanka Police has established the IGP Special Operations Unit to provide information on the Emergency Disaster Situation. According to the Police, due to the unexpected severe weather conditions impacting the island, numerous areas have experienced heavy rainfall, flooding, strong…
Extreme weather : Maldives to extend relief support of USD 50,000 to Sri Lanka
The Government of Maldives has decided to extend relief assistance to Sri Lanka through financial support of USD 50,000 and a donation of 25,000 cases of tuna cans. The Maldivian Government has taken this decision to extend humanitarian and relief…
Sri Lanka Police issues emergency hotlines amid severe weather
Sri Lanka Police has introduced emergency Telephone Numbers for the public to inform about disaster situations due to the adverse weather conditions in the country. According to the Police, due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the island, a…
Critical flood warning issued to Maha Oya Basin : Flood never seen in recent history
The Department of Irrigation has issued major flood warnings to several areas due to a rise in the water levels of several rivers, effective from 09.30 am today (29). According to the Irrigation Department, major flood warnings have been issued…
Major global flight disruption
Thousands of Airbus planes have been grounded after it was discovered that intense solar radiation could interfere with onboard flight control computers, leading to delays around the world. Around 6,000 A320 planes are thought to be affected, half the European…
At least 40 passengers rescued from storm-struck Bus on Kala Oya Bridge
Sri Lanka Navy says at least 40 passengers of a bus that was trapped due to floods on the Kala Oya bridge on the Anuradhapura–Puttalam road have been safely rescued. According to the Navy, around 60 passengers, including a female…
Highest rainfall in last 24-hours reported in Kandy
The highest rainfall reported in the last 24 hours as of 06.00 AM today has been recorded in the Nillambe area in the Kandy District, recording 431.2 mm of rain. According to the Disaster Management Centre, over 250 mm of…