Sri Lanka turns red

The Meteorology Department has issued a high alert covering all districts and surrounding sea areas due to an active weather system affecting the island.

Sajith requests President to declare national disaster situation

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa requested President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to declare a national disaster situation immediately.

Three dead after car plunges into Boralaweli canal

Three people died after a car veered off the road and plunged into the Boralaweli Canal in Saindamarudu earlier today, authorities confirmed.

A/L exams commence from December 1

The G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will commence on Monday, December 1, Examinations Commissioner General Indika Kumari Liyanage said.

Human activity on Kadugannawa slope must cease: Expert warns

Former senior professor of the Department of Geology at the University of Peradeniya, Athula Senarathna, has called for an immediate halt to human activities along the Kadugannawa slope, citing serious landslide risks. The warning comes in the wake of a recent landslide in Ganethenna.

Heavy rain, mist cause floods and landslide risks in Nuwara Eliya

Several areas in the Nuwara Eliya district have been severely affected by prevailing inclement weather, a senior official from the District Disaster Management Centre (DDMC) said.

Eastern line train services disrupted due to flooding

Train services on the Trincomalee and Batticaloa Eastern Line have been disrupted due to severe weather conditions, the Railways Department said.

Upcountry train services further disrupted

Train services on the Upcountry line have been further disrupted following a landslide between Great Western and Watagoda, the Railways Department said.

NBRO issues red alert for eight districts

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a red alert for eight districts previously identified as vulnerable to landslides and related hazards. Authorities have urged residents in these areas to exercise extreme caution and follow safety guidelines.

Rugam in Batticaloa records over 300 mm of rainfall

Rugam in the Batticaloa district recorded the highest rainfall in the country with 300.1 mm, as severe weather continued to batter several parts of the island, the Department of Meteorology reported today.

Budget debate likely to be postponed due to adverse weather conditions

Party leaders are to meet at 2.00 pm today to decide on postponing the committee stage debate on the budget due to adverse weather conditions, Minister Samantha Vidyaratne said.

Public urged to use CEBCare app to report outages

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) today requested consumers to use its digital platforms (CEBCare app) to report power outages, as call centres are facing unusually high call volumes due to the adverse weather conditions.

A/L exams postponed due to severe weather

The Commissioner General of Examinations has announced that the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination 2025 will not be held for the next three days, until Saturday (30), due to the severe disaster situation caused by adverse weather across the country.

Quake off Northern Sumatra: No tsunami threat for Sri Lanka

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale struck the Indian Ocean off Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, at 10.26 a.m. today (27), the National Tsunami Early Warning Center of the Meteorology Department said.

Patients continue to suffer as doctors’ strike continues

Patients across the country continue to be affected as the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to continue its ongoing trade union action, despite talks held with the Health Minister last morning.

Death toll due to severe weather climbs to 31

The prevailing adverse weather conditions have claimed 31 lives since 17 November, with the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reporting a spike in casualties over the past 48 hours.

Online driving licence services temporarily suspended: DMT

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) announced that online driving licence issuance services at the Werahera Head Office and all district offices have been temporarily suspended.

23 passengers rescued after bus caught in flood at Kumbukkana

A bus carrying 23 passengers was caught in a flood this morning at Kumbukkana on the Monaragala-Colombo main road, but all passengers were rescued safely, the police said.

Report all weather-related emergencies to 117

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) urged the public to report all weather-related emergencies to the 117 hotline, as severe weather continues to affect the island.

NBRO technical advice now mandatory for all development projects in high-risk areas

A special act has been issued requiring all government institutions to obtain technical advice from the National Building and Research Organization (NBRO) when undertaking public or private development projects.

75% of women face abuse on public transport in Sri Lanka: Minister

Women and Child Affairs Minister Saroja Savitri Paulraj has revealed that 75% of women using public transport in Sri Lanka have experienced abuse at least once in their lives.

Sri Lanka’s total debts exceed Rs. 30 trillion: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka’s total debts have risen to Rs. 30.93 trillion as of September 30 this year, Deputy Minister Anil Jayantha told Parliament today.

Woman remanded over alleged deliberate killing of street dog in Pannipitiya

A woman arrested over the death of a street dog allegedly run over intentionally in Pannipitiya has been remanded until December 9 by the Homagama Magistrate’s Court.

Polonnaruwa–Batticaloa Road closed: Police urge public to use trains

Due to adverse weather conditions, the Manampitiya–Gallella section of the Polonnaruwa–Batticaloa main road has been flooded, resulting in a complete closure of vehicular traffic from today (27 November 2025) until further notice.

Train services disrupted in Matale due to landslide

Train traffic in Matale has been disrupted after a landslide occurred on the railway line between Wattegama and Katugastota.

Traffic restored on Kelani Valley line after tree-cutting

Traffic on the Kelani Valley Road has returned to normal after nearly two hours of disruption caused by tree-cutting operations.

Bond scam has cost more than Rs 7 billion to CB and EPF

It is assumed that the famous bond scam of 2015 has cost more than 7 billion to the Central Bank (CB) and EPF though the total impact on it to the national economy is yet to be computed, Parliament was informed yesterday.

At least 26 dead in landslides across the country: Leader of the House

At least 26 people have died in landslides across the country, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake told Parliament today.

Right section of Bentota old bridge collapses amid adverse weather

The right section of the Bentota Old Bridge reportedly collapsed last night (26) due to ongoing adverse weather conditions.

11 dead, multiple persons missing as landslides hit Badulla district

At least 11 persons have been confirmed dead and seven others remain missing after a series of landslides, and rock and earth falls struck seven locations across the Badulla district.