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.



Sri Lanka issues urgent evacuation as Kelani river overflows

Authorities have issued an evacuation notice as the water level of the Kelani River continues to rise.



Sri Lanka reports 153 deaths as extreme weather worsens

The Disaster Management Centre reports that 153 deaths caused by the adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka have been recorded so far, while 191 people remain missing.



U.S. pledges $2 Million for urgent relief in Sri Lanka

The United States has committed USD 2 million to support relief efforts in Sri Lanka, according to the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung.



Sri Lanka declares nationwide public emergency amid severe weather crisis

Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared a State of Public Emergency, effective from November 28, 2025, as the country continues to struggle with intense weather-related disasters.



Severe weather claims 123 lives in Sri Lanka

The Disaster Management Centre reports that 123 disaster-related deaths caused by adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka have been recorded so far, while 130 people are reported missing.



Sri Lanka rescuers battle floods to save dozens from bus stranded on Kalawewa bridge

Security forces have rescued at least 40 people, including a foreign woman, after they were forced to climb onto the roof of a nearby house when their bus became trapped by rising floodwaters on the Kalawewa Bridge along the Anuradhapura to Puttalam road.



Sri Lanka releases official accounts for disaster relief donations

Sri Lankan authorities have released official account details for Sri Lankans living overseas, foreign nationals, and local citizens who wish to donate to ongoing relief efforts.



India supports Sri Lanka with airlifted relief cargo

An Indian Air Force C130 aircraft carrying a consignment of relief items for people displaced by the adverse weather affecting Sri Lanka arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake at around 1:45 AM today (November 29).



Sri Lanka indefinitely postpones all exams, including 2025 A/Ls

All examinations, including the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, have been postponed without a fixed date due to adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka.



Sri Lanka Tri Forces lead islandwide flood rescue operations

Sri Lanka’s Tri Forces, comprising the Army, Navy, and Air Force, remain on full alert as severe weather continues to impact the country.



Sri Lanka mobilizes full emergency response under President’s orders

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed District Secretaries to proceed with rescue and relief operations for affected communities without allowing financial constraints to hinder their work.



Colombo faces imminent flood threat as Kelani River rises

Sri Lankan authorities have issued an urgent warning as water levels in the Kelani River continue to rise rapidly.



SJB MP Ismail Muththu Mohamed resigns

Samagi Jana Balawegaya Parliamentarian Ismail Muththu Mohamed has announced that he will resign from his position as a Member of Parliament.



Sri Lanka weather crisis leaves 56 dead, thousands affected

Sri Lanka is facing severe adverse weather conditions that have caused significant loss of life and widespread destruction across the country.



Sri Lanka declares special leave tomorrow for all state offices except essential services

The Sri Lanka Government has announced that all state institutions will be granted leave tomorrow (November 28), due to the adverse weather conditions affecting the country.