Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has appealed to foreign governments, international financial institutions, and global organisations to extend urgent support to Sri Lanka as the country continues to grapple with the widespread devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Issuing a special statement, Premadasa expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives, destruction of homes, and displacement of thousands of people. He said the Opposition stands firmly with all affected communities and will do everything possible to help ease their suffering. Premadasa stated that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Samagi Jana Sandhanaya, and the wider Opposition are prepared to mobilise every available resource—local…
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The death toll due to the inclement weather conditions experienced in Sri Lanka stands at 69 persons in 08 districts during the four day period from 26 to 29 November 2025. According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), 30 individuals were reported dead in the Badulla District, 02 in the Monaragala District, and 03 in the Kurunegala district. Six (06) persons have been reported dead in the Nuwara Eliya District, and one each in the Galle, Anuradhapura, and Hambantota Districts. 05 individuals were reported dead in the Ampara District, 04 in the Kandy District, and 08 each in the Matale…
Telecommunication services in several parts of the country have been severely disrupted after key fibre optic cables were damaged in areas including Kadugannawa and Wattala, the Digital Ministry said. According to officials, the widespread flooding and ongoing power failures have contributed to further interruptions across multiple districts, leaving many communities without stable mobile and internet connectivity. The Ministry said repair teams and telecom operators are working under challenging conditions to restore essential communication links, with access difficulties and rising water levels slowing down restoration efforts in certain locations. Authorities urged the public to remain patient as emergency teams prioritise repairs…
The stage is set for an exciting finale as Pakistan and Sri Lanka clash in the T20I Tri-Series 2025 final at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium tonight, Saturday, November 29, with the match scheduled to start at 6:30 PM IST.
An Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft carrying nearly 12 tons of emergency relief supplies including tents, tarpaulins, blankets, hygiene kits, and ready-to-eat food, arrived in Colombo today as part of India’s ongoing humanitarian support to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah. The post Indian Air Force C-130J brings 12 tons of emergency relief to Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.
20 passengers in the bus that was caught in a flash flood in Rajanganaya have been safely rescued, while operations to rescue the remaining passengers are still underway, the Navy Spokesperson said. A group of passengers from the bus that was swept by strong currents over the Kala Oya bridge on the Anuradhapura–Puttalam road are currently sheltering on the roof of a nearby house after last night’s rescue attempt failed due to severe weather conditions. According to officials, the Sri Lanka Navy has launched a fresh operation this morning to safely evacuate all those still stranded. Additional personnel from the…
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 29 NOVEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 29 November 2025 The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” [Pronunciation: Ditwah] is centered near latitude 9.0°N and longitude 80.8°E, about 70 km Northwest of Trincomalee at 11.30 p.m. on 28th November. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards and reach near Tamil Nadu coast, India by 30th November. The general public is kindly requested to be attentive about future advisories issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard. Prevailing rainy weather condition will be considerably reduced by tomorrow (30th) November. Intermittent showers and thundershowers will occur over Northern, North-central, Central…
The Department of Irrigation warns that the risk of major floods has further increased along the Kelani River, Manik River, and Aththanagalu Oya The post Major Flood Risk Intensifies Along Kelani, Manik and Aththanagalu Oya appeared first on Newswire.
Sri Lanka’s T20 star Chamari Athapaththu will headline her country’s squad in the inaugural Women’s World T20 Challenge in Saudi Arabia. The league will feature top players from over 35 nations, marking the first professional women’s cricket event in the kingdom.
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has issued a series of evacuation orders down river as reservoirs continue to spill from heavy rains unleashed by Cyclone Ditwah which has left 69 killed and over 200,000 people were hit with 18,000 displaced. Flood water is the Colombo and Gampaha districts are still rising and many have been already evacuated. Ja-Ela and Gampaha towns are under water and water level in Negambo can rise further as water level in Deduru Oya continues to rise, officials said. “The flood situation in the island is continuing. Just because rains have stopped, floods will not reduce downriver,”…
ECONOMYNEXT – India has provided relief suppliers to Sri Lanka from the aircraft carriers Vikrant and an escort vessel which is currently in the island, the Indian embassy said as Cyclone Ditwah killed 69 in the island and hit over 200,000 persons. More that 18,000 families were displaced by Friday evening and flood waters were continuing to rise in coastal areas downriver in Colombo and Gampaha districts were being evacuated, while the hardest hit were in the hill country and the East which are directly lashed by rains and high winds. “India has so far provided 4.5 tons of dry…
India will host Sri Lanka for a five-match women’s T20I series from December 21 to 30, with the first two games to be played in Visakhapatnam before the remaining fixtures will be played in Thiruvananthapuram.
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has declared a one-week emergency in the health sector, effective from today (28) until December 4, to ensure the continuous provision of medical services amid the prevailing disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an extraordinary gazette notification declaring several critical services as essential services.
All residential students in universities, colleges, and higher education institutions located in disaster-affected areas remain safe, Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa confirmed during a media briefing held today.
The government has announced that Sri Lankans residing overseas and foreign nationals can contribute to relief efforts for those affected by the ongoing disaster situation in the country.
The Moragahakanda Laggala Bridge, located along the Moragahakanda–Hettipola Road, was swept away by raging floodwaters.
The Education Ministry has announced that schools across the country will reopen for the final phase of the third school term on December 16.
Romania’s Defense Minister Ionuț Moșteanu resigned Friday over false claims on his resume, marking the second time in recent weeks that a NATO country close to Russia has had to change its defense leadership.
A total of 69 people have been reported dead while 34 remain missing as adverse weather continues to batter the country.