Death toll from adverse weather in Sri Lanka rises to 11, over 100,000 affected
At least 11 persons have died and 105,000 people have been affected due to the adverse weather conditions prevailing in…
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Officials instructed to promptly provide information of people affected by adverse weather
Minister of Social Welfare and Primary Industries Daya Gamage has instructed the relevant officials to promptly provide information on people…
Sri Lanka Navy steps up relief operations in flood-affected areas, rescues 172 marooned flood victims
Sri Lanka Navy said it has stepped-up flood relief operations following the adverse weather condition and naval personnel are currently…
Inform power failures to 1987 promptly, refrain from touching downed lines – Ministry
The supply of electricity to many parts of the island has been hampered due to the adverse weather conditions that…
Duminda holds urgent meeting to address disaster management issues
Irrigation and Disaster Management Minister Duminda Dissanayake has convened an emergency meeting of the Disaster Management Committee to discuss and…
Schools closed in Ratnapura, Dehiowita and Nivithigala due to adverse weather
Schools in Ratnapura, Nivithigala and Dehiowita Educational Zones will be closed today and tomorrow (22) due to the prevailing adverse…
Five killed in Sri Lanka due to adverse weather
At least five people including a Buddhist nun were reported dead due to adverse weather conditions prevailed in Sri Lanka…
3Q GDP growth slow s to 3.3%
Latest GDP performance slower than 4% in 2Q and lower than 4.6% a year earlier Services and industry aid growth but agriculture records…
CEB to brighten lives of the weather battered
The Ceylon Electricity Board has taken steps to provide electricity, free of all charge, to those who were affected by…
About 4000 people mainly from Kalutara District still without power
By Sandun Jayawardana CEB says many powerpoles completely uprooted or destroyed About 4000 people are still without electricity following the…