Islandwide Water Levels Update: Major Floods at Nagalagam Street and Hanwella
Islandwide water levels continue to fluctuate across major rivers, with several key locations remaining under flood conditions, according to the Irrigation Department’s update issued at 12.30 pm today (30). Data shows that Nagalagam Street and Hanwella along the Kelani River…
How to reach the National Disaster Donation Help Desk
The government has set up a Disaster Donation Help Desk to coordinate aid and assistance for people affected by the disaster situation. Donors have been urged to contact the following officials for assistance of the Special Disaster Operations Centre. Lt….
Sri Lanka’s Weather Disaster Claims 193 Lives; 228 Still Missing
Sri Lanka’s death toll from the severe weather that has swept across the country has risen to 193, according to the Disaster Management Center’s latest situation report issued at 12:00 p.m. today (30 November). The DMC also confirmed that 228…
Volunteer operations underway to support disaster affected families
Massive volunteer operations are underway across Sri Lanka to support families displaced and trapped by the floods. Community groups, temples, kovils, mosques, churches, restaurants, and ordinary citizens have come together to cook meals, deliver supplies, and reach those cut off…
Allowance for dry rations for displaced persons increased
Assistant Secretary of the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), Jayatissa Munasinghe stated that the allowance for dry rations for displaced persons has been increased. Addressing the media, Munasingeh said the weekly payment of Rs. 1,800 provided to an individual…
OFF Your solar : Urgent appeal from CEB
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has requested rooftop solar system owners to voluntarily switch off their solar inverters today until 3:00 PM due to the significantly low demand observed in the system. The CEB has made the appeal to ensure…
Mavil Aru Tank breaches safety levels; Evacuation urged
The Department of Irrigation has warned that water levels in the Mavil Aru tank sluice have breached safety levels. As such, authorities urge residents in surrounding low-lying areas to evacuate immediately and move to designated safe locations. It was reported…
Extreme weather : Public urged not to visit unsafe & damaged locations
Sri Lanka Police have requested the public not to visit unsafe and damaged locations, affected by inclement weather. Issuing a statement, the Police said several roads have been damaged due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. The Road Development Authority…
India begins evacuation of passengers stranded in SL
The High Commission of India in Colombo has commenced facilitating the swift return home of the Indian passengers stranded in Sri Lanka. According to the Indian High Commission, evacuation flights by the Indian Air Force and commercial airlines are being…
Major flood warnings issued for Kelani, Kalu, Maha and Attanugalu Rivers
The Department of Irrigation says major and minor flood warnings issued to several areas remain effective as of 03.30 am today. According to the department, major flood warnings have been issued to the Hanwella and Glenclose areas due to the…