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Sri Lanka’s death toll from the severe weather that has swept across the country has risen to 193, according toContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s Weather Disaster Claims 193 Lives; 228 Still Missing appeared first on Newswire.

Islandwide water levels continue to fluctuate across major rivers, with several key locations remaining under flood conditions, according to theContinue Reading The post Islandwide Water Levels Update: Major Floods at Nagalagam Street and…

Several major roads have been reopened for vehicular traffic following temporary closures due to adverse weather conditions, the Road DevelopmentContinue Reading The post Several main roads reopened following closures appeared first on…

Sri Lanka Air Force rescue teams have evacuated 121 people trapped by rising floodwaters in the Mavil Aru area today.Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka Air Force rescues 121 people trapped in Mavil Aru floods (Video) appeared first on…

The National Blood Bank has temporarily stopped admitting blood donors at its Narahenpita centre due to overcrowding. According to officials,Continue Reading The post Overcrowding: Blood donations temporarily halted at Narahenpita Blood…

All examinations, including the GCE Advanced Level, have been postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing disaster situation, the Ministry ofContinue Reading The post A/Level exams postponed indefinitely appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has decided not to revise fuel prices for the month of December, despiteContinue Reading The post No fuel price revision for December appeared first on Newswire.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has ordered the establishment of an “Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services” at theContinue Reading The post President directs to set up Office of Commissioner General of Essential…

The Irrigation Department has reported that water levels at the Nagalagam Street gauging station in Colombo are continuing to rise,Continue Reading The post Nagalagam water level rising: Colombo flood peak expected tomorrow appeared first…

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.