Deep Depression : Showers expected in some areas today
The Deep Depression was located about 300 km North-northeast of Kankasanthurai and is very likely to move northwards, away from Sri Lanka and weaken further, according to the Department Meteorology. As such, several spells of showers will occur in the…
Flood-mitigation mission turns fatal as five Navy personnel die
Police have confirmed that the five Sri Lanka Navy personnel who went missing during a flood-mitigation operation in the Chundikkulam area have died. The sailors were engaged in work to widen a waterway when they went missing earlier today,…
Kotmale Dam rumours trigger panic in Gampola; authorities confirm no danger
Sri Lankan authorities have dismissed widespread rumours claiming the Kotmale Dam had broken, urging the public to remain calm and rely only on official information. On Sunday night, many residents in Gampola were seen rushing onto the roads in panic…
Essential Services Commissioner announces sweeping actions to aid affected communities
Sri Lanka has launched urgent measures to restore essential public services and support disaster-hit communities, the Commissioner-General of Essential Services announced on Sunday night. In a statement issued under the authority of the Extraordinary Gazette No. 2464/31, Commissioner-General B.K. Prabath…
Kelani River Surges to 8 ft at Nagalagam Street as Flood Risk Intensifies
Colombo is facing a worsening flood situation as the Kelani River water level at Nagalagam Street climbed to 8.0 feet on Sunday night, crossing the major flood threshold. According to official monitoring data, the river showed a steady rise throughout…
SLAF pilot killed after diverting helicopter to save people on Bridge
Sri Lanka Air Force Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, the pilot of the Bell 212 helicopter that crashed during disaster relief and rescue operations in Wennappuwa, has passed away, the Air Force confirmed. The helicopter went down while responding to emergencies…
WATCH: President AKD special statement
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Sri Lanka Death Toll Climbs to 334, With 370 Still Missing
At least 334 people have died and 370 remain missing, according to the latest situation reports issued by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). The highest number of deaths has been reported in the districts of Kandy (88 deaths), Badulla (71…
All Universities and Training Institutes Closed Until December 8
The Ministry of Education has announced that all universities, higher education institutes, and vocational training centres operating under its authority will suspend academic activities until 8 December 2025. In a special statement issued today, the Ministry said the decision applies…
Sri Lanka Air Force Helicopter crash lands (Video)
Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter engaged in disaster relief operations has crash landed in an area between Lunuwila and Wennappuwa. All five crew members of the Bell 212 helicopter that crashed while carrying out disaster relief and rescue…