Telecom Services Disrupted Across Central Province Due to Disaster
Telecommunication services have been severely affected in parts of the Central Province after fiber optic lines were damaged by the prevailing disaster situation, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission said. Director General Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Bandula Herath told BBC that systems…
Special flood warning for Gampaha town & surrounding areas
The Irrigation Department has issued a Red Flood Warning for the Attanagalu Oya Basin, warning that a major flood situation may occur in low-lying areas within the next six hours due to heavy rainfall in the catchment. According to the…
AASL urges passengers to check flight status amid adverse weather
The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Private Limited (AASL) has advised all passengers to stay updated on their flight schedules and follow official guidance, due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions across Sri Lanka. Issuing a statement, AASL said…
Deputy Transport Minister visits Peradeniya Uni to assess student safety
Minister Bimal Ratnayake says Deputy Transport Minister Prasanna Gunasena visited the University of Peradeniya today to check on students affected by the flooding. He confirmed that the students are safe, but communication remains difficult due to disruptions to phone networks…
India dispatches relief as PM Modi offers condolences to Sri Lanka over Cyclone Ditwah
Indian PM Narendra Modi extended heartfelt condolences to the people of Sri Lanka over the lives lost due to Cyclone Ditwah. India has dispatched urgent relief materials and vital HADR support under Operation Sagar Bandhu and stands ready to provide…
47 Police Division Hotlines Activated for Emergency Assistance
Disaster Assistance – Sri Lanka Police Special Operation Centres are now active in all Police Divisions to provide support during floods, landslides and extreme weather. If you need urgent help, contact any of the 47 Police Division hotlines listed below…
Govt, Opposition join in disaster response
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Government and Opposition representatives must work together effectively in this challenging situation to safeguard the lives of affected citizens and provide them with the necessary relief. The President made these remarks during a discussion held…
Special weather alert : Issued at 2 PM
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 29 NOVEMBER 2025 Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 28 NOVEMBER 2025 The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” [Pronunciation: Ditwah] is centered near latitude 8.4°N and longitude 81.0°E, about 30 km Southwest of Trincomalee at 11.30 a.m. on 28th November….
Three from same family killed in Nawalapitiya landslide
A landslide occurred today (28) at the old railway yard road in Nawalapitiya, collapsing onto a house and claiming the lives of three members of the same family. According to Nawalapitiya Police, the deceased are a woman, her mother-in-law, and…
Critical Warning: Kelani Valley Faces Flood Threat Never Seen in History
The Irrigation Department warns that from now and over the next 24 hours, a high-risk flood situation — at levels not experienced in recent history — may occur in low-lying areas of the Kelani Valley due to heavy rainfall and…