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The High Commission of India in Colombo has commenced facilitating the swift return home of the Indian passengers stranded inContinue Reading The post India begins evacuation of passengers stranded in SL appeared first on Newswire.

Assistant Secretary of the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), Jayatissa Munasinghe stated that the allowance for dry rations forContinue Reading The post Allowance for dry rations for displaced persons increased appeared…

Massive volunteer operations are underway across Sri Lanka to support families displaced and trapped by the floods. Community groups, temples,Continue Reading The post Volunteer operations underway to support disaster affected families…

The government has set up a Disaster Donation Help Desk to coordinate aid and assistance for people affected by theContinue Reading The post How to reach the National Disaster Donation Help Desk appeared first on Newswire.

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.