Weather today: Rain for several areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 02 DECEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 02 December 2025 Several spells of showers will occur in Northern and Southern provinces. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva, North-Central and Eastern provinces…
Kelani River level at Nagalagam Street shows a steady drop
River level at Nagalagam Street shows a steady drop after reaching 8.50 ft peak yesterday The water level at Nagalagam Street has begun to recede, falling from its peak of 8.50 ft recorded yesterday. As of 7.05 am today, the…
Duty-Free Mechanism Introduced for Overseas Disaster Relief Donations
Due to the current disaster situation in the country, various inquiries have been made by foreign countries, organizations, individuals, as well as Sri Lankans living abroad, regarding donating essential goods to the people affected. Accordingly, the Government of Sri Lanka…
India grants Pakistan overflight clearance for Sri Lanka flood relief supplies
In a significant humanitarian gesture amid tense bilateral ties, India on Monday granted permission to Pakistani relief aircraft carrying aid for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka to cross its airspace, WION News reported. Pakistan had submitted the formal request at around 13:00…
Sri Lanka’s disaster toll climbs to 390 deaths and 352 missing
As of 6 pm today, authorities confirm 390 deaths and 352 people still missing following the severe floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Rescue and relief efforts remain ongoing across the island as access improves in hard-hit areas….
Kelani River level at Nagalagam Street begins to fall after reaching peak
The water level of the Kelani River at Nagalagam Street, which remained above 8 ft throughout the evening and triggered a Major Flood warning, has now begun to show a slight drop. According to real-time hydrological data, the level, which…
India pledges further aid as PM Modi speaks with President AKD
India pledges continued support as PM Modi speaks with Sri Lankan President after Cyclone Ditwah Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation on Monday with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, expressing condolences over the loss of lives…
‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund Established: Committee announced
Cabinet approval has been granted to establish the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, aimed at rebuilding the country following the severe devastation caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’, one of the worst natural disasters in Sri Lanka’s recent history. The Fund is to…
Adverse weather : 366 dead & 367 missing in Sri Lanka
A total of 366 deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka due to adverse weather, in the 06 days from November 26 to December 01. According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), 367 people are reported missing as of 06.00…
Extreme weather : Sri Lanka to get World Bank to assess disaster damage
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government has begun discussions with the World Bank to prepare a detailed assessment of the damage caused across sectors due to adverse weather and the financial requirements for reconstruction. The President revealed that the…