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At least 11 elderly residents have died after an elders’ home in Pannala was inundated and cut off due toContinue Reading The post Pannala Elders’ Home Flooded: 11 Dead in Devastating Tragedy appeared first on Newswire.

GENERAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR NEXT 36 HOURS Issued at 04.00 p.m. on 29 November 2025 The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” [Pronunciation:Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s Weather tonight & tomorrow: Update appeared first on Newswire.

The government has launched an urgent operation to restore phone and internet networks crippled by days of severe weather, asContinue Reading The post Millions Stranded Without Signal: Govt Calls Emergency Meeting With Telcos appeared first…

Following the nationwide impact of Cyclone Ditwa and the overflow of the Kelani River which caused severe flooding in Colombo,Continue Reading The post PM visits flood-affected families in Bomiriya & Kolonnawa appeared first on…

The Ambatale flood control barrier is at risk of overflowing as water levels of the Kelani River continue to rise,Continue Reading The post Immediate evacuation urged as Ambatale Barrier Faces Overflow Threat appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s disaster death toll has risen to 153, while 191 people remain missing due to the severe weather conditionsContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Disaster: Over 150 Dead, Nearly 200 Missing as Crisis Deepens appeared first on…

Islandwide major rivers continue to pose serious flood risks as water levels remain high in several key basins, according toContinue Reading The post Latest data on multiple river basins released appeared first on Newswire.

The Ministry of Finance has released official bank details for anyone wishing to contribute to Sri Lanka’s disaster relief efforts.Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka Announces Verified Foreign Currency Accounts for Relief Aid appeared…

A shortage of blood has emerged in the country as a result of the ongoing disaster situation, according to Dr.Continue Reading The post Blood Bank appeals for donations as weather disrupts mobile drives appeared first on Newswire.

Prabath Chandrakeerthi has been appointed as the Commissioner General of Essential Services, the President’s Media Division announced. The appointment hasContinue Reading The post Prabath Chandrakeerthi appointed Commissioner General of…