IMF urged to ease terms as Opposition calls for global support to rebuild Sri Lanka
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has appealed to foreign governments, international financial institutions, and global organisations to extend urgent support to Sri Lanka as the country continues to grapple with the widespread devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Issuing a special statement,…
Extreme weather : DMC official figures says 69 deaths reported in 04 days
The death toll due to the inclement weather conditions experienced in Sri Lanka stands at 69 persons in 08 districts during the four day period from 26 to 29 November 2025. According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), 30 individuals…
Communication breakdown in many districts amid Floods & Cable Damage
Telecommunication services in several parts of the country have been severely disrupted after key fibre optic cables were damaged in areas including Kadugannawa and Wattala, the Digital Ministry said. According to officials, the widespread flooding and ongoing power failures have…
Indian Air Force C-130J brings 12 tons of emergency relief to Sri Lanka
An Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft carrying nearly 12 tons of emergency relief supplies including tents, tarpaulins, blankets, hygiene kits, and ready-to-eat food, arrived in Colombo today as part of India’s ongoing humanitarian support to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah….
President oversees ongoing rescue of Kala Oya Bus Passengers
20 passengers in the bus that was caught in a flash flood in Rajanganaya have been safely rescued, while operations to rescue the remaining passengers are still underway, the Navy Spokesperson said. A group of passengers from the bus that…
Cyclonic storm in SL – Rain to reduce : 5.30 am Update
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 29 NOVEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 29 November 2025 The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” [Pronunciation: Ditwah] is centered near latitude 9.0°N and longitude 80.8°E, about 70 km Northwest of Trincomalee at 11.30 p.m. on 28th November….
Major Flood Risk Intensifies Along Kelani, Manik and Aththanagalu Oya
The Department of Irrigation warns that the risk of major floods has further increased along the Kelani River, Manik River, and Aththanagalu Oya The post Major Flood Risk Intensifies Along Kelani, Manik and Aththanagalu Oya appeared first on Newswire.
Cyclonic storm in Sri Lanka : 11 PM Update
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How the 2016 Kelani River Basin Flood Spread – Map
Authorities have issued a heightened flood alert for the Kelani River Basin, warning that the current situation driven by Cyclone Ditwah could surpass the devastating flood conditions experienced in 2016. A map showing the flood spread from the 2016 Kelani…
Evacuate now, Deputy Minister appeals to Kelani Valley residents
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe has issued a warning over public safety, stating that residents along the Kelani River and in areas such as Kaduwela, Colombo, and Kolonnawa have reportedly been reluctant to evacuate despite rising flood risks. He stressed that…