Sri Lanka, Pakistan to Observe Minute’s Silence Before Tri-Series Final

Sri Lanka and Pakistan will observe a minute of silence before today’s Tri-Nation Series final in honor of those who have lost their lives due to the ongoing extreme weather conditions in Sri Lanka.

11 elders dead in Pannala elderly home after sudden floods

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

Fishing boats to be deployed for rescue operations

The Fisheries Department has decided to deploy fishing boats to assist in rescue operations in affected areas.

Flooding shuts down Kandy water treatment plant: KMC

The Kandy Municipal Council (KMC) announced that water supply within the Kandy Municipality area cannot be restored as the Greater Kandy Water Treatment Plant (GKWTP) in Gatambe has been flooded.

Donate only through verified sources, be mindful of unofficial requests: CBSL

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) requests the people who wish to donate for ongoing relief activities to be mindful of unofficial requests and donate only through verified sources.

Man dies as vehicle plunges into Senanayake Samudra canal

A man was killed when a motor vehicle travelling from Iginiyagala to Ampara veered off the road and fell into the main left canal carrying water from the Senanayake Samudra, near the Polwatta Junction bridge, police said.

Death toll climbs to 132; 176 still missing – DMC

The death toll from the ongoing adverse weather disaster has risen to 132, while 176 people remain missing, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) reported today.

Nearly 200,000 consumers face power outages amid severe weather

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.

No statement issued on state officials’ duties during disaster: Bribery Commission

The Bribery Commission denied issuing any statements as circulated in social media on how state officials should work during the disaster situation.

At least 300 Buddhist monks stranded at Anuradhapura Bikkhu University: Minister

Operations are underway to rescue 300 Buddhist monks stranded at the Anuradhapura Bikkhu University, Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe said today.

DMC urges immediate evacuation from dangerous areas

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.

Emergency declared Islandwide: Minister

An islandwide emergency has been declared, Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe told the media.

Muslim school holidays extended due to adverse weather

The Education Ministry has announced that school holidays given for all Muslim schools have been extended until further notice.

Flood warning extended for Deduru Oya Basin

The flood warning for the Deduru Oya Basin, has been extended for an additional 48 hours.

21 people reported Missing in Thulhiriya

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

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.

SriLankan Airlines issues special notice to pilots and cabin crew

SriLankan Airlines has issued a special announcement requesting all pilots and cabin crew members to urgently contact the Airline Crew Control Centre (CCC), following disruptions to communication systems caused by the prevailing situation in the country.

15 dead, 50 injured in Kothmale landslide

A sudden landslide in the Rambodagala area of Kothmale has claimed the lives of 15 people, authorities reported a short while ago.

Rising Kelani river could disrupt Western Province water supply

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has warned that water supply in the Western Province could be disrupted if the Ambathale Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is affected by rising Kelani River levels.

U.S. commits USD 2 million for urgent relief efforts in Sri Lanka

The United States has committed USD 2 million to support relief efforts in Sri Lanka, according to Ambassador Julie Chung.

Tourism hotline activated for visitors amid bad weather

Sri Lanka Tourism has activated its 24-hour emergency hotline 1912 to assist visitors affected by the current severe weather.

Colombo Port operations temporarily halted due to severe weather

The Colombo Port has temporarily suspended all operations due to adverse weather conditions, the Ports Authority confirmed.

33 people rescued from Giribawa area by air force

A total of 33 people stranded in the Giribawa area of Galgamuwa were rescued a short while ago by an Air Force MI-17 helicopter.

Entrance roads to Hanwella restricted amid rising floods

All entrance roads to Hanwella town have been restricted due to severe flooding, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) confirmed.

Meteorology Department website temporarily unavailable

The Meteorology Department has announced that its official website is temporarily offline due to technical issues.

US stands ready to support relief efforts in Sri Lanka

The United States has extended deepest condolences to the people of Sri Lanka as Cyclone Ditwah continues to produce severe weather, flooding, and landslides.

Anuradhapura Prison inmates relocated due to flooding

The Prisons Department said that all inmates at Anuradhapura Prison have been transferred to a temporary detention center at a local school and to Polonnaruwa Prison following severe flooding.

Major landslide blocks Welimada-Nuwara Eliya road; two bodies recovered

A landslide near Keppetipola Police Station in Welimada has blocked the Welimada-Nuwara Eliya road. The Army and Police are currently conducting search operations, and two bodies have been recovered so far.

China says support to Sri Lanka victims on the way

The Embassy of China in Sri Lanka expressed heartfelt condolences to the victims and extended sincere sympathies to the bereaved families and all those affected by the recent floods in Sri Lanka.

Broken fiber and power futages disrupt Sri Lanka communication networks: Deputy Minister

The Deputy Minister of Digital Technology, Eranga Weeraratne, has attributed widespread communication problems across Sri Lanka to broken fiber cables and power outages caused by ongoing adverse weather conditions.