The operation to rescue individuals trapped following the breach of the Mavil Aru reservoir embankment was carried out under the direct supervision of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, officials confirmed.
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Sri Lanka Air Force Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, the pilot of the Bell 212 helicopter that crashed during disaster relief and rescue operations in Wennappuwa, has passed away, the Air Force confirmed. The helicopter went down while responding to emergencies in flood-affected areas. According to officials, the pilot had reported difficulties and attempted an emergency landing away from a nearby bridge to avoid hitting people seeking shelter there. He steered the aircraft toward the water in an effort to save lives, a move for which he has been widely praised. Rescue teams recovered the crew from the crash site and…
About 400 Indian migrant air passengers, who had been stranded at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for several days due to flight disruptions caused by the recent cyclone in Sri Lanka, were safely evacuated to India yesterday (30), airport officials confirmed.
The main water sources in the Western Province – Ambatale, Labugama, Kalatuwawa and Biyagama have not sustained any damages due to the adverse weather situation, the Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board said.
The fuel prices will remain unchanged for December 2025, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said.
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has called on the public to report any cases of traders selling goods at inflated prices during the ongoing state of emergency.
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At least 334 people have died and 370 remain missing, according to the latest situation reports issued by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). The highest number of deaths has been reported in the districts of Kandy (88 deaths), Badulla (71 deaths), Nuwara Eliya (68 deaths) and Matale (23 deaths). Kandy also recorded the highest number of missing persons, with 150 unaccounted for. A total of 1,118,929 individuals of 309,607 families have been affected islandwide, the DMC said. (Newswire) The post Sri Lanka Death Toll Climbs to 334, With 370 Still Missing appeared first on Newswire.
The Ministry of Education has announced that all universities, higher education institutes, and vocational training centres operating under its authority will suspend academic activities until 8 December 2025. In a special statement issued today, the Ministry said the decision applies to every state university, higher education institution, and vocational training institute islandwide. The temporary suspension covers all lectures, examinations, and training programmes. The announcement was issued by Nalaka Kaluwawa, Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. Further updates will be communicated by the Ministry as the situation develops. (Newswire) The post All Universities and Training Institutes…
The Ministry of Education announced that all scheduled examinations, including the GCE Advanced Level, have been postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing disaster situation.
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has requested all day-care centre administrators to reopen safe and operational day-care facilities from tomorrow (01), in order to support essential services during the ongoing disaster situation.
Pakistan has launched a major humanitarian operation to assist Sri Lanka following the severe flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo said today (30).
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the establishment of an Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services, based at the Prime Minister’s Office, to coordinate nationwide efforts to restore normalcy for communities affected by the recent disaster.
The Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA) says it is fully prepared to assist pets, livestock and stray animals affected or trapped by the ongoing floods across the country.
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A Bell-412 helicopter and an MI-17 helicopter of the Sri Lanka Air Force, deployed for rescue operations in the Mavil Aru area, have successfully rescued 121 people trapped by floodwaters and relocated them to safe locations as of this afternoon.
Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter engaged in disaster relief operations has crash landed in an area between Lunuwila and Wennappuwa. All five crew members of the Bell 212 helicopter that crashed while carrying out disaster relief and rescue operations in Wennappuwa have been rescued and hospitalised, Police said. Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter engaged in disaster relief operations has crash landed in an area between Lunuwila and Wennappuwa pic.twitter.com/dn2trxfoPs — NewsWire (@NewsWireLK) November 30, 2025 The post Sri Lanka Air Force Helicopter crash lands (Video) appeared first on Newswire.
The middle section of the bridge near Ayurveda in Yakkala on the Colombo-Kandy main road is sinking, Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe said.
Four people were killed and 10 wounded in a shooting at a family gathering in California on Saturday night, US police said, calling it a ’’targeted incident.’’
The death toll from the ongoing adverse weather disaster has risen to 193, while 228 people remain missing, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported today.