Road closures & opening : RDA Update
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2nd UAE flight arrives with Flood relief
The second humanitarian flight from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) touched down at Bandaranaike International Airport today, bringing vital relief for Sri Lankans affected by the recent disaster. This consignment carries urgently needed supplies including essential food items, safety kits,…
Kandy Official Refutes Gampola Death Toll Claim
The Kandy District Secretary has dismissed claims that 1,000 people have died in Gampola alone following the floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah. The official made the statement during a meeting with several members of Parliament, responding to a…
Opposition MPs visit Kandy, blame authorities for poor search and rescue response
A cross-party group of opposition MPs on Tuesday visited several disaster-affected areas in the Kandy district, which has suffered some of the worst damage from the recent extreme weather. The delegation joined ongoing relief efforts, met with local authorities, and…
CMC suspends parking fees until Dec 05
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has announced the suspension of parking fees within the city limits to assist people affected by Cyclone Ditwah. According to the CMC, on the instruction of the Mayor, a decision has been taken not to…
India sends rapidly deployable Field Hospitals to Sri Lanka
The Government of India is providing Sri Lanka with two rapidly deployable Field Hospitals to assist people affected by Cyclone Ditwah. According to the Indian High Commission in Colombo, rapidly deployable Field Hospitals are being sent with 70 personnel to…
Water Level : Kelani River falls from major to minor flood level
The Department of Irrigation has reported a decrease in the water level of the Kelani River, with flood warnings being downgraded from major to minor. According to the department, a minor flood warning remains in Nagalagam Street, while a flood…
GCE A/L exam & School opening days : New announcement
The Ministry of Education has announced that the 2025 GCE Advanced Level Examination has been postponed to January 2026. The Education Ministry said the remaining subjects of the examination, which were affected due to Cyclone Ditwah, will be held at…
Rain from 04th of December : Special alert from Met Department
The Northeast monsoon condition is expected to gradually establish over the island during the next few days. Due to this, rainy condition over the island, particularly in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces is expected to be enhanced…
Over 275,000 children affected in Sri Lanka following devastating Cyclone – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says initial estimates suggest that over 275,000 children are among the 1.4 million people affected due to Cyclone Ditwah, although disrupted communications and blocked access routes imply the actual number may be even higher….