King Charles III conveyed his condolences to victims of recent floods in South and Southeast Asia via a post on X (formerly Twitter), expressing deep sorrow and solidarity with those affected by the devastating storms and floods. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115476
The Athurugiriya entrance of the Southern Expressway, previously closed due to flooding from adverse weather, has been reopened. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115475
A nationwide telethon organized by Maldivian media has raised over MVR 11.4 million for Sri Lanka, which is facing severe flooding and destruction from Cyclone Ditwah. The fundraising efforts aim to provide relief amid the country’s ongoing crisis. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115474
Sri Lanka Police have warned that the influx of relief teams in disaster-affected areas is hindering road restoration efforts. Consequently, they have issued a notice regarding the situation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115473
The Sri Lankan government has implemented a streamlined process for clearing donated essential goods for flood-affected communities. This procedure exempts overseas donors from all import taxes and levies to facilitate quicker relief efforts. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115472
The Department of Irrigation reports that the water level of the Kelani River is currently receding. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115471
The Railway Department has announced that main line train services will only operate up to Ambepussa today, December 2nd, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115470
India has granted clearance for Pakistan’s aid flight to Sri Lanka, countering claims from Pakistani media that it denied airspace permission. India described these claims as “baseless and misleading,” reaffirming its support for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115469
Trump’s initiative for more AI data centers is facing resistance from local voters in Pennsylvania. Over 300 residents protested at a planning meeting against a proposed data center, fearing it would disrupt their farmland and the tranquility of their community. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115468
The Department of Meteorology forecasts multiple showers across the Northern and Southern provinces of the island today, December 2, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115467