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…
Cyclone Ditwah disrupts BIA operations : 15 flights diverted
The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Private Limited (AASL) has assured the public that it is taking all necessary, proactive steps to manage and mitigate the impact of the severe storm conditions, including Cyclone Ditwah, on operations at Bandaranaike…
Flood warnings extended for Gal Oya and Mee Oya Basins
The Department of Irrigation has extended the flood warnings issued to the Gal Oya Basin and the Mee Oya Basin due to heavy rainfall experienced in the areas. Accordingly, the flood warning issued for the Gal Oya Basin yesterday has…
Extreme weather : Traffic restricted on Southern Expressway
The Ministry of Transport says the Kaduwela Exit of the Southern Expressway for vehicles coming from Kadawatha is inundated. The ministry said that motorists are urged to use alternative routes. Meanwhile, the Road Development Authority says traffic on the Southern…
President Issues New Circular to Speed Up Disaster Relief, Removes Financial Barriers
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed District Secretaries and Chairpersons of District Development Committees to carry out rescue and relief operations without allowing financial constraints to delay assistance to affected communities. The directive was issued during a special virtual meeting…
Sri Lanka briefs diplomats on emergency flood-relief and recovery efforts
A diplomatic briefing under the aegis of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya was held at the Prime Minister’s Office today to brief Colombo-based Heads of Mission on the Government’s ongoing emergency flood-relief operations and recovery efforts. According to the Foreign Ministry,…
Special message from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Special message from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake I Joined in a special virtual discussion this morning (28) via Zoom with District Secretaries and Chairpersons of District Coordination Committees to review the necessary steps in response to the emergency disaster situation…
Worse flood than 2016 : Colombo, Kelaniya residents warned
Director General of the Department of Irrigation, Ajith Gunasekara, has warned that ongoing rainfall could lead to flooding from the Kelani River worse than what was experienced in 2016. Based on current water levels recorded at Avissawella, he said Colombo…
Traffic disruptions reported on Colombo Roads
Traffic disruptions have been reported on several roads in Colombo due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in Sri Lanka. According to the Police, traffic disruptions have occurred due to flooding and tree falls. As such, the affected roads are;…