PM visits flood-affected families in Bomiriya & Kolonnawa
Following the nationwide impact of Cyclone Ditwa and the overflow of the Kelani River which caused severe flooding in Colombo, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya visited the flood-affected residents of Upper Bomiriya and surrounding areas this afternoon (29) to assess their…
Millions Stranded Without Signal: Govt Calls Emergency Meeting With Telcos
The government has launched an urgent operation to restore phone and internet networks crippled by days of severe weather, as millions struggle to contact loved ones trapped in flood-hit and landslide-affected areas. Officials from the Presidential Secretariat, the Clean Sri…
Sri Lanka’s Weather tonight & tomorrow: Update
GENERAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR NEXT 36 HOURS Issued at 04.00 p.m. on 29 November 2025 The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” [Pronunciation: Ditwah] is centered near latitude 9.9°N and longitude 80.7°E, about 80 km Northeast of Jaffna at 11.30 a.m. on 29th…
Pannala Elders’ Home Flooded: 11 Dead in Devastating Tragedy
At least 11 elderly residents have died after an elders’ home in Pannala was inundated and cut off due to rising floodwaters. According to local authorities, the facility became rapidly submerged following continuous heavy rainfall, leaving several occupants stranded inside….
Govt Updates Payment Instructions for Disaster Relief Contributions
Updated Payment Instructions for Disaster Relief Contributions The Government wishes to inform the public and the international donor community that certain contributors have experienced difficulties when transferring funds to the designated Central Bank accounts during the ongoing national relief efforts….
Bribery Commission denies issuing instructions to state workers during disaster
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has refuted reports attributed to its Director General claiming that a set of instructions had been issued for state sector employees on how to perform their duties during the ongoing…
132 Dead, 171 Missing in Sri Lanka Floods & Landslides
A total of 132 deaths have been reported so far, and 171 people are still missing due to the severe weather across Sri Lanka. The post 132 Dead, 171 Missing in Sri Lanka Floods & Landslides appeared first on Newswire.
Proposal to increase dry-ration allowance for disaster-affected families
The Ministry of Defence has proposed an increase in the allowance provided for dry rations to individuals and families affected by the ongoing disaster situation. The proposal aims to amend the amounts in Circular and Guideline No. 01/2025 (Section 5.1.5.3),…
Cyclone moves away from Sri Lanka but indirect effects persist
Director General of the Department of Meteorology Athula Karunanayake stated that although the cyclone has moved away from the island and its direct effects have diminished, the indirect effects are still present. He warned of the possibility of rainfall exceeding…
3 landslides & Deaths : Police provide official update
Police said today that 14 people have been confirmed dead following a landslide in the Kotmale area, while 21 individuals remain missing after a separate landslide in Thulhiriya. Search and rescue teams from the Police, Army, and Disaster Management Centre…