Highest rainfall in 24 hours reported in Matale
The highest rainfall in the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 am today has been reported in the Gammaduwa area in Matale, recording 540.60 mm of rainfall. According to the Disaster Management Centre, between 403 mm and 442 mm of…
Cyclonic Storm Ditwah in SL : 8.00 am Update
The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” is centred near latitude 8.1°N and longitude 81.2°E, about 50km South of Trincomalee, as of 08.00 am today. According to the Department of Meteorology, it is very likely to move north-northwestwards. Due to the influence of…
Extreme weather : Update from SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines has advised passengers booked to travel today (28) to check the latest flight status before proceeding to the Katunayake Airport. Flight status can be checked via www.srilankan.com or via the hotline 1979 (within Sri Lanka) or +94117 771979…
Landslide warning to 13 districts extended until tomorrow
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has extended the landslide warnings issued to 13 districts, effective until 02.00 am tomorrow. According to the NBRO, red alerts have been issued to several areas in the Badulla, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matale, Monaragala,…
Call to ease drug test equipment imports
Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection, MP Najith Indika, says the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board must take the lead in streamlining the procurement process and easing existing legal barriers related to importing equipment…
Current situation: Urgent Special Statement
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State Institutions Closed Tomorrow Except Essential Services
A decision has been taken to declare a holiday for all state institutions tomorrow (28), except for essential services, the Ministry of Public Administration announced. The ministry said the move is aimed at ensuring public safety and minimising disruptions amid…
No Toll Charges on Expressways Until Further Notice
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced that all expressways in Sri Lanka will temporarily operate free of charge due to the severe weather conditions affecting the country. The decision has been taken to ease traffic flow and support emergency…
Ministry directs temporary closure of all international schools due to adverse weather
The Ministry of Education has instructed all international schools across Sri Lanka to temporarily close with immediate effect, due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions affecting the country. The directive was issued by the Secretary to the Ministry of Education,…
