Residents in low-lying areas of Colombo, including Kaduwela, Athurugiriya, and Malabe, are urged to evacuate due to flood risks from Ambatale Bund overflow. The District Secretary advises moving to safer locations as a precautionary measure. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115350
Two MI-17V5 helicopters from the Indian Air Force, accompanied by 22 crew members and humanitarian aid, have arrived in Sri Lanka to assist with search and rescue operations in disaster-affected areas, as reported by the Sri Lanka Air Force. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115349
The Department of Railways announced limited train services will operate today, November 30, due to adverse weather conditions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115348
Today, parts of the island will experience several spells of showers. The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” is located about 130 km north of Jaffna, near latitude 10.7°N and longitude 80.6°E, as reported by the Department of Meteorology on November 29 at 11:30 p.m. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115347
The President has appointed Mr. Prabath Chandrakeerthi, Secretary to the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, as the Commissioner General of Essential Services. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115346
The Sri Lankan government has initiated a special operation to restore damaged communication networks following a disaster. A discussion was held between the government and major telecommunications companies at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission to address the situation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115345
Japan will send an assessment team and emergency aid to Sri Lanka via the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in response to the significant damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115344
The death toll from floods and landslides in Sumatra, Indonesia, has increased to 303 due to severe cyclonic rains, according to the disaster mitigation agency. This marks a significant rise from the earlier count of 174 fatalities. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115343
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that the death toll from severe weather has risen to 159, with over 203 individuals still missing. Adverse conditions continue to impact the region. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115342
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has launched two toll-free hotlines for the public to report and seek assistance for women and children in distress. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115341