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No disruption expected to Colombo’s water supply

The risk at the Ambatale and Biyagama water purification plants has now eased, following the earlier rise in water levelsContinue Reading The post No disruption expected to Colombo’s water supply appeared first on Newswire.

Expressway remains toll-free, public urged to use responsibly

The Expressway Operation, Maintenance and Management Division has expressed gratitude to the public for using the expressway system responsibly duringContinue Reading The post Expressway remains toll-free, public urged to use responsibly…

All Universities and Training Institutes Closed Until December 8

The Ministry of Education has announced that all universities, higher education institutes, and vocational training centres operating under its authorityContinue Reading The post All Universities and Training Institutes Closed Until…

Sri Lanka Death Toll Climbs to 334, With 370 Still Missing

At least 334 people have died and 370 remain missing, according to the latest situation reports issued by the DisasterContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Death Toll Climbs to 334, With 370 Still Missing appeared first on Newswire.

SLAF pilot killed after diverting helicopter to save people on Bridge

Sri Lanka Air Force Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, the pilot of the Bell 212 helicopter that crashed during disaster reliefContinue Reading The post SLAF pilot killed after diverting helicopter to save people on Bridge appeared…

Essential Services Commissioner announces sweeping actions to aid affected communities

Sri Lanka has launched urgent measures to restore essential public services and support disaster-hit communities, the Commissioner-General of Essential ServicesContinue Reading The post Essential Services Commissioner announces sweeping…

Kelani River Surges to 8 ft at Nagalagam Street as Flood Risk Intensifies

Colombo is facing a worsening flood situation as the Kelani River water level at Nagalagam Street climbed to 8.0 feetContinue Reading The post Kelani River Surges to 8 ft at Nagalagam Street as Flood Risk Intensifies appeared first on…

Flood-mitigation mission turns fatal as five Navy personnel die

Police have confirmed that the five Sri Lanka Navy personnel who went missing during a flood-mitigation operation in the ChundikkulamContinue Reading The post Flood-mitigation mission turns fatal as five Navy personnel die appeared first on…

Deep Depression : Showers expected in some areas today

The Deep Depression was located about 300 km North-northeast of Kankasanthurai and is very likely to move northwards, away fromContinue Reading The post Deep Depression : Showers expected in some areas today appeared first on Newswire.

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