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The Ministry of Education has instructed all international schools across Sri Lanka to temporarily close with immediate effect, due toContinue Reading The post Ministry directs temporary closure of all international schools due to adverse…

A decision has been taken to declare a holiday for all state institutions tomorrow (28), except for essential services, theContinue Reading The post State Institutions Closed Tomorrow Except Essential Services appeared first on Newswire.

The Director General of the Disaster Management Centre : Special Media Statement The post Current situation: Urgent Special Statement appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka remains safe and fully open for travel and tourism despite seasonal rainfall affecting certain parts of the country,Continue Reading The post Current weather conditions: Notice for all tourists appeared first on Newswire.

* Ensure all necessary facilities for rescue and relief services * Keep the public continuously informed by releasing updated weatherContinue Reading The post President, PM & Opposition Leader Join Emergency Disaster Council Session…

A sum of Rs. 1.2 billion has already been allocated for disaster relief services in Sri Lanka, the Government InformationContinue Reading The post Rs. 1.2B allocated for disaster relief; Rs. 30B set aside for emergencies appeared first on…

The Colombo-Kandy main road between the 88 and 89 km posts in Meepitiya in Kegalle has been temporarily closed. AccordingContinue Reading The post Road closure on the Colombo-Kandy main road appeared first on Newswire.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ismail Muththu Mohamed announced his resignation from Parliament in a statement delivered in the HouseContinue Reading The post SJB MP Ismail Muththu Mohamed resigns appeared first on Newswire.

The Irrigation Department has warned of a major flood risk within the next few hours in low-lying areas of theContinue Reading The post Kalu River Basin : Flood warnings issued to Ratnapura and Kalutara Districts appeared first on Newswire.

The highest rainfall in the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 am today has been reported in the Gammaduwa areaContinue Reading The post Highest rainfall in 24 hours reported in Matale appeared first on Newswire.