A group of Road Development Authority workers was involved in an accident while clearing a collapsed earth mound on the Welimada–Nuwara Eliya main road in Gawarammana. The incident occurred during their operation to remove the obstruction. Further details are available in the news. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115328
The Director General of the Department of Meteorology, Athula Karunanayake, warns that while Cyclone Ditwah’s direct effects have diminished, indirect impacts will persist. Further developments and details are anticipated. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115327
The United States has committed $2 million to aid flood relief efforts in Sri Lanka, following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which resulted in significant rainfall and flooding in various regions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115326
The Manusath Derana “Flood Relief” program continues for a second day, providing assistance to those affected by the ongoing adverse weather conditions. The initiative aims to support and aid impacted communities. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115325
SriLankan Airlines urges all crew members to contact the Control Centre due to communication disruptions caused by severe weather conditions. This has affected the ability to reach some pilots and cabin crew. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115324
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board warned that operations at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant may be disrupted due to rising water levels in the Kelani River. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115321
A significant landslide near Keppetipola Police Station in Welimada has led to the recovery of two bodies and the closure of the Welimada-Nuwara Eliya road. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115320
The IGP Special Operations Unit has been launched to update on an emergency disaster situation caused by severe weather in the island, resulting in heavy rainfall, flooding, strong winds, and landslides. Evacuation notices have been issued for residents in multiple affected regions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115319
All 33 individuals trapped in Giribawa, Rajanganaya, have been successfully rescued by a Sri Lanka Air Force Mi-17 helicopter, as announced by the Air Force. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115318
All 67 passengers, including a foreign woman, were successfully rescued from a flood-stranded bus on the Kalawewa Bridge by security forces. The passengers had climbed onto the rooftop of a nearby residence after floodwaters trapped the vehicle along the Anuradhapura-Puttalam road. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115317