The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a new circular instructing licensed banks to provide a set of relief measures for individuals and businesses affected by the recent cyclonic and flood disasters.

The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Colonel Klaus Willi Merkel, paid a courtesy call on Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (December 5).

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed its deepest sympathies to the people of Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah caused widespread destruction across the country.

The Third Reading of the 2026 Budget was passed in the Parliament of Sri Lanka with amendments by a majority of 157 votes this evening (December 5).

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 607 deaths caused by adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka have been recorded so far, while 214 people remain missing.

Sri Lanka received a consignment of canned tuna from the Maldives today (December 5) as relief for people affected by the recent adverse weather, reflecting the strong partnership and regional solidarity between the two nations.

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (December 05) announced a wide range of relief measures to help families and businesses affected by the recent floods and destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

Adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka have caused major damage to the Up-Country railway line, leading to 12 train sets becoming stranded at several stations, according to Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Dr. Prasanna Gunasena.

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced that passengers holding valid train monthly season tickets are temporarily allowed to travel on SLTB buses due to the current disaster situation in the country.

N. Mohamed Thahir was sworn in as a National List MP before Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today (December 05).

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed deep sympathy and strong support for Sri Lanka following the destructive cyclone that hit the country last week, causing major flooding, loss of life, and widespread damage.

South Korea will provide $1.5 million in humanitarian aid to Vietnam, Thailand, and Sri Lanka to help the countries recover from deadly floods and landslides, the South Korean Foreign Ministry announced today (December 04).

A special Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft landed in Sri Lanka this afternoon (December 04), carrying Bailey bridge components and specialist personnel to support ongoing disaster recovery efforts across the country.

HUTCH, a leading telecommunications service provider in Sri Lanka, has donated LKR 60 million to assist people affected by the recent adverse weather in the country.

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid his final respects to the remains of Group Captain Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, the pilot who died in the helicopter crash that occurred in the Lunuwila area in Wennappuwa while providing relief to disaster-affected communities.

Japan has sent a Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Medical Team to help Sri Lanka recover from the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah.