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A landslide in the Reddapola area of Welimada late Saturday night led to the rescue of three foreign tourists whoContinue Reading The post Three Foreign Visitors Safely Evacuated from Welimada Landslide appeared first on Newswire.

The Ambatale flood control barrier has begun to overflow as water levels of the Kelani River continue to rise rapidly,Continue Reading The post Ambatale Flood Barrier Overflows: Immediate Evacuation Warning appeared first on Newswire.

Airport authorities on Sunday advised passengers traveling through Bandaranaike International Airport to use the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway as several access roadsContinue Reading The post Travel advisory for passengers departing…

Nagalagam Street recorded a sharp rise in water levels early this morning, crossing into major flood stage as the KelaniContinue Reading The post Nagalagam Street Hits Major Flood Level as Kelani River Surges appeared first on Newswire.

The Department of Irrigation says major and minor flood warnings issued to several areas remain effective as of 03.30 amContinue Reading The post Major flood warnings issued for Kelani, Kalu, Maha and Attanugalu Rivers appeared first on…

The Department of Meteorology says the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 am today has beenContinue Reading The post Highest rainfall in last 24 hrs recorded in Kilinochchi appeared first on Newswire.

A total of 159 persons are reported dead and 203 are reported missing due to inclement weather conditions in SriContinue Reading The post Extreme weather : 159 dead, 203 missing – DMC appeared first on Newswire.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has requested rooftop solar system owners to voluntarily switch off their solar inverters today untilContinue Reading The post OFF Your solar : Urgent appeal from CEB appeared first on Newswire.

The Department of Irrigation has warned that water levels in the Mavil Aru tank sluice have breached safety levels.  AsContinue Reading The post Mavil Aru Tank breaches safety levels; Evacuation urged appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka Police have requested the public not to visit unsafe and damaged locations, affected by inclement weather. Issuing aContinue Reading The post Extreme weather : Public urged not to visit unsafe & damaged locations appeared…