The pilot of the Bell 212 helicopter that crashed in Lunuwila this afternoon (30) while engaged in rescue operations for people affected by the adverse weather conditions has succumbed to his injuries.
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter, engaged in rescue operations for people affected by adverse weather, met with an accident. The incident occurred in the area between Lunuwila and Wennappuwa.
All universities, higher education institutes, and vocational training institutions under the purview of the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education will suspend all academic activities until 8 December 2025 - Secretary, Ministry of Education.
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 334, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed.
The Sri Lanka Police has issued dedicated phone numbers for foreign nationals visiting Sri Lanka who are affected by the on-going adverse weather conditions.
Venerable Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thero, the Chief Custodian of the Sri Pada Rajamaha Viharaya, has stated that reports circulating on social media claiming a landslide occurred on the slope of Sri Pada are completely inaccurate.
Measures are being taken to fully restore water supply within three days to the districts affected by adverse weather conditions, the Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), Engineer A. M. P. C. T. Bandara stated.
The Department of Motor Traffic has announced that due to a failure in its driving licence computer system caused by adverse weather conditions, operations at key offices, including the Werahera main office, will not be functional tomorrow (1).
A Level-3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning has been issued for multiple areas in seven districts by the National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO).
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has confirmed that Badulla and the Central Province are the regions most affected by power supply interruptions due to adverse weather conditions.
The Litro Gas Company states that there is an adequate supply of gas available in the market at present and that refilling operations are continuing without interruption.
The rescue operation to save the people trapped due to the breach of the Mavil Aru reservoir bund is being carried out under the direct supervision of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera says due to the current widespread flooding and disaster situation, there is a higher likelihood of infectious diseases spreading among children.
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 212, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed.
With the decline in water levels of the Mahaweli River in Peradeniya and Gannoruwa, information has been reported indicating a risk of landslides affecting numerous buildings along the riverbanks.
