Weather Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Today, parts of Sri Lanka will experience showers or thundershowers, particularly in the Northern and North-Central provinces, as well as in the Puttalam and…
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Weather Kelani River Recedes: Flood Level Downgraded from Major to Minor
The Department of Irrigation has reported a decrease in the water level of the Kelani River, with flood warnings being downgraded from major to minor.…
Weather Sri Lanka Reels After Cyclone Ditwah; Death Toll Tops 350
Sri Lanka has weathered many crises in recent decades, but President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said the cyclone that struck the nation last week stands as…
Weather Once-in-three-centuries rainfall hits Thai city as severe floods sweep across Southeast Asia.
Parts of Thailand are enduring catastrophic flooding, with at least 33 deaths reported and authorities mobilizing military ships and helicopters for emergency…
Weather Once-in-three-centuries rainfall hits Thai city as severe floods sweep across Southeast Asia.
Parts of Thailand are enduring catastrophic flooding, with at least 33 deaths reported and authorities mobilizing military ships and helicopters for emergency…
Weather LNP - Nationwide tsunami mock drill scheduled for Nov. 5 – DMC
The Director General of the Disaster Management Center (DMC), Major General (Retd.) Sampath Kotuwegoda, announced that preparations are underway for a tsunami…
Weather LNP - Fire on ‘Rajarata Rejini’ train delays journey from Anuradhapura
A fire broke out on the ‘Rajarata Rejini’ train operating from Anuradhapura to Beliatta, the Railway Department confirmed. Officials said the fire originated…
Weather LNP - Heavy showers above 75mm expected in several areas today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy falls…
Weather LNP - Rail services between Kandy and Colombo resume after disruption due to bad weather
Rail services between Kandy and Colombo that were disrupted since Sunday (19) owing to landslides and a train derailment have resumed this morning (23). Due to…
Weather LNP - Donald Trump warns Hamas will be ‘eradicated’ if it violates Gaza truce
US President Donald Trump warned on Monday (Oct 20) that Hamas would be “eradicated” if it breaks the fragile ceasefire with Israel, even as the United Nations…
Weather LNP - Heavy showers above 100 mm expected in several areas today
The prevailing low-level atmospheric disturbance to the east of the island still persists. It is likely to develop into a low pressure area within the next 24…
Weather LNP - Limited export base restrains Sri Lanka from fully benefiting from EU’s GSP+ scheme
Sri Lanka’s limited export diversification and narrow production base have constrained the country from fully capitalizing on the benefits of the GSP+…
Weather LNP - Met Department website comes to a standstill while weather causes havoc
The Department of Meteorology website has run into trouble due to technical issues as adverse weather conditions caused havoc in some areas over the weekend.…
Weather LNP - Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (28),…
Weather LNP - 3.9 magnitude earthquake strikes off Trincomalee coast
An earthquake of 3.9 magnitude was recorded on Thursday (18) in the sea area off the coast of Trincomalee, according to the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau…
Weather LNP - Showers, strong winds expected in various parts of the country today
A few showers may occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (04), the Department of…
Weather LNP - Few showers expected in parts of the country today
A few showers can be expected in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (20), the Department…
Weather LNP - ‘Ella Weekend Express’ train service to begin on August 16
In a bid to boost tourism and improve long-distance travel convenience, the Railways Department announced the launch of a special weekend train service, the…
Weather LNP - Tsunami threat after Russia quake: Full list of countries and islands at risk
Several countries are under tsunami threat after a powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Tsunami waves have already reached…
Weather LNP - Eight special trains for Kandy Esala perahera
The Sri Lanka Railways Department has announced that eight special train services will operate for the convenience of pilgrims and tourists travelling to Kandy…
Weather LNP - More foreign-trained specialist doctors choosing to stay in Sri Lanka: Health Minister
Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says more specialist doctors who have completed training abroad are now choosing to stay in Sri Lanka…
Weather LNP - Royal train to be cut in Palace cost-saving measure
BBC - The royal train is going to be taken out of service by 2027, in a cost-saving measure announced by Buckingham Palace. There have been dedicated trains…
Weather LNP - Free special train services to operate for Poson festival
Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) has announced the operation of a series of special train services in view of the Poson festival. According to Railway General Manager…
Weather LNP - Global warming gotten in the way of salt production in Sri Lanka
Unexpected rainy weather conditions, a phenomenon of global warming, have triggered concerns for salt production in Sri Lanka because at least 40–45 days with…