Flood-affected residents advised to get free Leptospirosis treatment

01 Dec 2025

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The Health and Mass Media Ministry has urged residents affected by recent floods to seek immediate treatment to protect against leptospirosis. People are advised to contact their local Medical Officer of Health or Public Health Inspector to receive a full course of free leptospirosis medication.

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Taj Samudra terminates security officer following internal inquiry

01 Dec 2025

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Taj Samudra, Colombo, has confirmed that the hotel management has terminated the services of a security officer with immediate effect following an internal inquiry.

Kelani River maintains critical flood level; Residents urged to evacuate

01 Dec 2025

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The Kelani River continues to rage at Nagalgam Street, maintaining a critical flood level of 8.45 feet, the Irrigation Department said.

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Security manager at Taj Samudra arrested for assaulting trainees

01 Dec 2025

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A security manager at the Taj Samudra hotel in Colombo was arrested yesterday for allegedly assaulting trainee hotel students, police said.

Death toll climbs to 355; 366 missing in severe weather

01 Dec 2025

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The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) announced that the death toll from the ongoing adverse weather conditions has risen to 355, while 366 people remain missing.

Several national parks to reopen as weather conditions improve

01 Dec 2025

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The Wildlife Conservation Department announced that several national parks temporarily closed due to the recent weather-related national disaster will reopen to visitors from today (December 1).

LITRO assures no domestic gas shortage

30 Nov 2025

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LITRO Gas Company has urged the public not to panic, assuring that there is no shortage of domestic gas and that the company maintains sufficient stocks to meet national demand.

CAA issues hotline numbers to report overpricing during emergency

30 Nov 2025

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has called on the public to report any cases of traders selling goods at inflated prices during the ongoing state of emergency.

DMT warns of possible online service disruptions amid adverse weather

30 Nov 2025

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The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) announced that online services offered through its district offices may experience disruptions over the next few days due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions.

GMOA launches disaster center to aid weather-hit communities

30 Nov 2025

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The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has established a special Disaster Management Coordination Center to strengthen medical assistance and relief efforts for communities impacted by the severe weather conditions sweeping across the country.

BIA issues travel advisory as flooding disrupts access roads

30 Nov 2025

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Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited has issued an important travel advisory for all passengers departing through the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), as several airport access routes remain affected by flooding due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions.

Kotugoda grid substation shut down amid severe flooding: CEB

30 Nov 2025

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The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) announced that the Kotugoda 220/132/33kV Grid Substation has been temporarily taken out of service due to severe flooding in the area.

Sri Lanka Tourism assures 24/7 support for visitors amid severe weather

29 Nov 2025

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Sri Lanka Tourism announced that dedicated response teams are operating around the clock to assist tourists and industry stakeholders affected by the recent severe weather conditions. Officials said immediate support will be provided to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all visitors.

Blood Service urges donors to visit main centres

29 Nov 2025

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The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) has urgently appealed to donors to visit their nearest main blood banks to help maintain the country’s essential blood supply, Director Dr. Lakshman Edirisinghe announced today.

Wildlife bungalow bookings for January to begin on December 8

29 Nov 2025

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The Wildlife Conservation Department announced that bookings for wildlife tourist bungalows in Sialkot National Park for the month of January will be carried out as scheduled on Monday(8), at the department’s head office in Battaramulla.

11 elders dead in Pannala elderly home after sudden floods

29 Nov 2025

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Eleven residents of an elderly care home in Nalawalana, Pannala, have died after sudden flooding swept through the facility, police said.

Nearly 200,000 consumers face power outages amid severe weather

29 Nov 2025

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The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reported widespread electricity disruptions across the country, with nearly 200,000 consumers currently without power, Deputy General Manager Noel Priyantha said.

DMC urges immediate evacuation from dangerous areas

29 Nov 2025

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The Disaster Management Centre (DMC), along with District and Divisional Secretariats, has reported that some residents are not evacuating high-risk areas despite continuous warnings.

21 people reported Missing in Thulhiriya

29 Nov 2025

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The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported that 21 people are missing in the Monrovia Estate, located in the Thulhiriya area behind the Warakapola Magistrate Court. Authorities are currently coordinating search and rescue efforts to locate the missing individuals.

Critical flood warning issued for low-lying areas along Mahaweli River

29 Nov 2025

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The Irrigation Department has issued a critical flood warning for several low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River following heavy rainfall in the river’s catchment areas.