The Disaster Management Centre reports that the death toll from recent adverse weather in Sri Lanka has risen to 481 as of December 4, 2025. These severe weather conditions have significantly impacted the country. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115598
Heavy showers are forecasted for today in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, and Uva provinces, as well as in the Matale district, according to the Department of Meteorology. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115597
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck China’s Xinjiang region, bordering Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) on December 4, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115595
An Amber advisory for severe lightning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for multiple provinces and one district. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115594
National parks and Dehiwala Zoo, previously closed due to adverse weather conditions from Cyclone Ditwah, have reopened to the public. Institutions under the National Zoological Department are now accessible again. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115593
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urged Home Development Authority officials to systematically identify damaged houses and develop a method for accurate data collection for compensation, emphasizing the need for long-term solutions for residents in disaster-prone areas. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115592
The Water Resources Board has started purifying flood-damaged wells across various districts to ensure their safety for use following recent floods. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115591
Sri Lanka has received vital emergency relief supplies from the Government of Japan, delivered by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This support aims to enhance the country’s efforts in responding to the damages caused by Cyclone Ditwah. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115590
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has launched a hotline for farmers to report crop damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, allowing affected individuals to seek assistance effectively. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115588
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake honored SLAF Group Captain Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, who was killed during a flood rescue mission. The tribute was reported by the President’s Media Division. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115587