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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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