Severe weather conditions have forced authorities in Peradeniya to activate heightened safety measures as the overflowing Mahaweli River has inundated several low-lying areas, including parts of the Royal Botanic Gardens.
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India has agreed to deploy helicopters from its aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, currently docked in Colombo, to support Sri Lanka’s ongoing rescue and relief operations as Cyclonic Storm Ditwah causes severe weather across the island.
Sri Lanka’s national cricket team has decided to donate the tour money and match fees from the Pakistan series to assist those affected by the devastating floods and landslides across the country, Head Coach Sanath Jayasuriya said. In a statement issued on behalf of the team, Jayasuriya said the players and support staff are saddened by the situation faced by their fellow Sri Lankans and expressed heartfelt concern for families impacted by the disaster. He added that the team will continue to do more once they return home, as further support efforts are planned to assist those in need. The…
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) National List MP Ismail Muththu Mohamed has resigned from Parliament with immediate effect.
ECONOMYNEXT – India has extended immediate humanitarian relief to Sri Lanka which has been hit by Cyclone Ditwah, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said, with the death toll reaching at least 56 in the last three days. The island nation is struggling to face the adverse weather due to Cyclone Ditwah, which intensified from a deep depression near the Sri Lankan coast and made landfall on 27 November 2025. Sri Lanka has been facing extensive flooding, landslides, and severe disruption to essential services across multiple districts with the cyclone bringing torrential rains and destructive winds to the eastern, central,…
A diplomatic briefing will be held today, 28 November 2025, at the Prime Minister’s Office, led by the Prime Minister, to update Colombo-based Heads of Mission on the Government’s ongoing emergency flood-relief operations and recovery efforts.
‘Cyclone Ditwah’ is predicted to move away from Sri Lanka tomorrow (29), according to BBC Weather. Per the weather forecast, the cyclone is currently moving northwards away from Central Sri Lanka and towards India. The weather advisory for Friday night to Saturday says Sri Lanka is to experience less rain and drier conditions on Saturday. (Newswire) ‘Cyclone Ditwah’ is predicted to move away from Sri Lanka tomorrow (29), according to BBC Weather. Per the weather forecast, the cyclone is currently moving northwards away from Central Sri Lanka and towards India. The weather advisory for Friday night to Saturday says Sri……
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has dismissed claims of cracks in the Randenigala and Rantambe reservoir dams. Issuing a clarification, the DMC said no such risk has been observed or reported, and urged the public not to be misled by false information. The DMC also appealed to social media users to refrain from sharing unverified posts that could cause unnecessary panic during a time of crisis. (Newswire) The post No cracks in Randenigala and Rantambe reservoir dams : DMC appeared first on Newswire.
Three people died after a car veered off the road and plunged into the Boralaweli Canal in Saindamarudu earlier yesterday.
The Central Province remains completely cut off from the rest of the country due to extensive damages to key highways, an official said.
Several more deaths have been reported in various districts due to the prevalent inclement weather conditions in Sri Lanka. The Badulla District Secretary says 35 people have died in the Badulla District alone due to the disaster. Meanwhile, the Kandy District Secretary says the death toll in the Kandy district alone has risen to 50, with another 67 missing. Five bodies have been recovered and 12 people are unaccounted for in the area of Yahangala in Hasalaka, Kandy, following a landslide. Furthermore, the Police say 12 people are unaccounted for in the area of Dedugala in Bulathkohupitiya, Kegalle following a…
The General Manager of the Ceylon Electricity Board, Shirley Kumara, announced that approximately 25%–30% of the island’s electricity supply has been disrupted due to adverse weather conditions. Speaking at a media briefing today (28), he said restoring power has become a difficult task, with the Eastern, Central, and Northern provinces most affected. A key transmission line with a capacity of 132,000 kilowatts connecting Randenigala, Rantambe, and Mahiyanganaya has collapsed and is currently inaccessible for repairs. As a result, the Kotmale and Rantambe hydro power stations have been shut down, with Rantambe affected by heavy silt inflow. He explained that towers…
ECONOMYNEXT – Access roads to Sri Lanka’s main Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have been affected by floods due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited said. It advised passengers to use the Colombo-Katunayake Express highway when travelling to the airport. to ensure a smoother and safer journey to BIA. “Additionally, to help reduce congestion within the airport premises during this period, passengers are kindly requested not to bring visitors to the terminal,” it urged in a statement. The move also comes amid delay in departure of several flights…
Evacuation operations are underway in Mahawa, Kurunegala, and Eluwankulam, Puttalam after severe flooding affected several communities this morning. The Sri Lanka Navy has deployed multiple relief teams to assist residents stranded by rising water levels.
Evacuation of flood affected people in the North and the East is problematic as people in these areas are refusing to leave their homes, MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam said today.
Several parts of Colombo have been impacted by the adverse weather conditions sweeping across the island, with reports of flooding and fallen trees disrupting road access, the Police said.
The National Zoological Gardens says the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens and the Pinnawala Zoological Gardens will remain closed to the public due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions and the resulting fallen trees. According to the National Zoological Gardens, the Dehiwala and Pinnawala Zoos will remain closed tomorrow (29). However, the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and the Ridiyagama Safari Park will continue to remain open to the public, it added. (Newswire) The post Dehiwala and Pinnawala Zoos closed on Nov. 29 due to bad weather appeared first on Newswire.
The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Private Limited (AASL) says several airport access roads have been affected by flooding due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country. Issuing a statement, AASL said passengers are advised to use the Colombo – Katunayake Expressway to ensure a smoother and safer journey to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). Additionally, to help reduce congestion within the airport premises during this period, passengers are requested not to bring visitors to the terminal, it added. (Newswire) The post Travel Advisory : Important notice for BIA passengers appeared first on Newswire.
Leave for all ranks of police officers have been cancelled until November 30 due to the disaster situation in the country, Police spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler said.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says the government must expedite efforts in relation to those affected due to inclement weather, stating that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will do the maximum possible to alleviate the hardship and suffering of the people. “The need of the hour is action. Lives need to be saved. Essential items such as food, water, sanitary facilities, and safe places must be provided. Looking after the health of the people is most important. Special attention needs to be given to look after vulnerable groups such as children, mothers, women, youth, the elderly, and the disabled. Time for…