Sri Lanka to receive $890,000 in emergency support from the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom has announced that it will provide $890,000 (£675,000) in emergency humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka.



Sri Lanka Police warn against false information during disaster

Sri Lanka Police Spokesman Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F. U. Wootler said today that strict legal action will be taken against individuals who spread false and unethical information on social media during the current disaster situation.



Welikada inmates donate lunch rations to flood victims

Steps have been taken to donate the dry rations allocated for the lunch of inmates at the Welikada Prison for December 01, 2025, to support people affected by the floods in Sri Lanka caused by the adverse weather conditions.



China Provides USD 100,000 and LKR 10 Million in aid to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

In response to the severe floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which led to significant casualties and widespread property damage across Sri Lanka, the Chinese government and its people have extended urgent support to the country.



Sri Lanka Navy confirms deaths of five personnel missing in Chalai Lagoon

The Sri Lanka Navy has announced that all five naval personnel who went missing during a flood response mission in the Chalai Lagoon have been found dead.



Sri Lanka launches official website for cyclone disaster relief

The Government of Sri Lanka has launched an official national website called “Stand With Sri Lanka” to help coordinate worldwide financial support for people affected by the recent Cyclone Ditwah.



Sri Lanka President calls for unity, pledges swift recovery after disaster

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, addressing the nation this evening (November 30), called for unity and resilience as the country faces an unprecedented natural disaster.



Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya dies in SLAF Helicopter crash

The captain of a Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter, which met with an accident this afternoon (November 30) due to adverse weather conditions in the Lunuwila area of Wennappuwa while engaged in rescue operations for affected people, has died.



Sri Lanka reports 334 deaths, 370 missing as extreme weather worsens

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 334 deaths caused by adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka have been recorded so far, while 370 people remain missing.



Sri Lanka President urges coordinated action to restore lives and infrastructure after disaster

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called for immediate and well-organized action to help people affected by the disaster and to quickly rebuild essential services across the country.



Sri Lanka reports 212 deaths, 218 missing as extreme weather worsens

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 212 deaths caused by adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka have been recorded so far, while 218 people remain missing.



121 people rescued from floodwaters in Mavil Aru area

121 people trapped by floodwaters in the Mavil Aru area have been successfully rescued and relocated to safe locations as of this afternoon (November 30).



Sri Lanka reports 193 deaths, 228 missing as extreme weather worsens

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 193 deaths caused by adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka have been recorded so far, while 228 people remain missing.



Sri Lanka moves to fix major phone and Internet outages

A special meeting was held yesterday at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka to address the breakdown of telephone and internet services caused by the severe weather affecting many parts of the country.



Japan sends emergency aid to Sri Lanka

Japan has decided to provide emergency assistance to Sri Lanka in response to the disaster caused by the adverse weather conditions.



Sri Lanka President urges coordinated action in disaster response

Sri Lanka 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.