WEATHER FORECAST FOR 30 NOVEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 30 November 2025 The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” [Pronunciation: Ditwah] is centered near latitude 10.7°N and longitude 80.6°E, about 130 km North of Jaffna at 11.30 p.m. on 29 th November. It is very likely to move nearly northwards parallel to North Tamil Nadu coast, during next 24 hours. Prevailing rainy weather condition will be reduced by today (30th) November. Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North Central, Northwestern, Western, Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts. Very strong winds about (50-60) kmph at…
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Prabath Chandrakeerthi has been appointed as the Commissioner-General of Essential Services, President’s Media Division (PMD)said.
Sri Lanka Tourism announced that dedicated response teams are operating around the clock to assist tourists and industry stakeholders affected by the recent severe weather conditions. Officials said immediate support will be provided to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all visitors.
The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) has urgently appealed to donors to visit their nearest main blood banks to help maintain the country’s essential blood supply, Director Dr. Lakshman Edirisinghe announced today.
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has introduced three WhatsApp numbers for people to inform their issues regarding the disaster situation.
The Welikada Police raided a ‘Facebook party’ in the Athul Kotte area, resulting in the arrest of 34 individuals and the seizure of a significant quantity of illicit drugs, police said.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that maintaining proper coordination among all stakeholders involved in providing relief to disaster-affected communities would enable those benefits to reach the public in a more productive and effective manner. The President made these remarks during a meeting held with representatives of non-governmental organisations yesterday (29) at the Defence Headquarters. Expressing his gratitude to all those who have stepped forward on behalf of the people during this challenging period, the President urged everyone to work with sincerity and commitment within a national framework that ensures proper coordination, so that the intended objectives can be achieved. Highlighting…
The Wildlife Conservation Department announced that bookings for wildlife tourist bungalows in Sialkot National Park for the month of January will be carried out as scheduled on Monday(8), at the department’s head office in Battaramulla.
As Cyclone Ditwah moves towards southern India, heavy rainfall lashed parts of Tamil Nadu. Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds lashed the Kodiyakarai beach area near Vedaranyam.
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has announced the launch of two toll-free telephone hotlines to report cases of women and children in distress amid the ongoing emergency situation.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has married his partner Jodie Haydon, becoming the country’s first leader to tie the knot while in office.
The Mavil Aru sluice is under pressure due to heavy inflows from the Mahaweli River, Director General of Irrigation Ajith Gunasekara said. An immense volume of water is currently flowing downstream through the Mahaweli River, exceeding its capacity and contributing to rising flood levels, Gunasekara said. While authorities do not anticipate the sluice will fail, the area remains fully inundated, preventing inspection teams from accessing the site, he added. Residents in low-lying areas near the sluice have been advised to stay alert and evacuate to safer locations if possible. An update on the situation is expected by tomorrow morning after…
Telecommunication operators have agreed to prioritise emergency calls during the ongoing disaster situations while minimising network congestion.
The death toll from the ongoing adverse weather disaster has climbed to 153, while 191 people remain missing, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) reported today.
Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith today urged all Catholic priests and associations within parish churches to get together in helping the disaster hit families and persons.
Opposition Parliamentarian and General Secretary of the Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) Jeevan Thondaman who returned back to the country this week after a lavish wedding ceremony in Chennai, held a grand post wedding reception in Colombo last evening as the country grappled with a massive destruction from Cyclone Ditwah.
Two MI-17V5 helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) arrived in Sri Lanka this evening to assist with ongoing search and rescue operations amid the widespread devastation caused by severe weather across the island.
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has issued an urgent warning that the Ambatale flood control barrier is at risk of overflowing as water levels in the Kelani River continue to rise rapidly.
In a gesture of solidarity with Sri Lanka’s flood-affected communities, a Pakistan Navy ship currently on a goodwill visit to Colombo has donated dry rations and clean drinking water to support relief efforts.
The Meteorology Department has issued warnings as Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” nears Sri Lanka, currently located about 80 km northeast of Jaffna and expected to move north-northwestwards.