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.



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.