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Death toll rises to 13 as weather conditions continue
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Death toll rises to 13 as weather conditions continue

Health authorities state that there is an increased risk of the spread of infectious diseases owing to inclement weather The…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/12/2017
Extreme Weather: River and reservoir water levels on the rise
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Extreme Weather: River and reservoir water levels on the rise

The heavy downpour from last evening (November 29) to early this morning have made authorities open spill-gates of several reservoirs.…

byFaraz Shauketaly30/11/2017
Weather: Heavy rains, gusty winds as deep depression begins to move away
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Weather: Heavy rains, gusty winds as deep depression begins to move away

Water levels of the Nilwala, Kalu and Gin rivers on the rise. Residents living in low lying areas advised to…

byFaraz Shauketaly30/11/201730/11/2017
Met Dept forecasts change in weather pattern
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Met Dept forecasts change in weather pattern

The Met Department forecasts that  current showers are to reduce temporarily during the next few days. Fairly strong, gusty winds…

byFaraz Shauketaly13/11/201713/11/2017

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