Colombo-Badulla night mail trains cancelled
The Department of Railways has canceled the night mail trains between Colombo and Badulla, including the return service from Badulla to Colombo. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115233
Ada Derana
Read More
Several national parks closed until further notice
Multiple national parks have been temporarily closed due to adverse rainy weather conditions, as announced by the Department of Wildlife Conservation. The closures will remain in effect until further notice. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115232
Preschools and early childhood development centers closed from tomorrow
All preschools and early childhood development centers nationwide will close tomorrow, November 28, due to severe weather and related disaster conditions, as announced by the National Secretariat for Early Childhood Development. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115231
SLAF helicopter rescues 3 flood victims trapped in Mahawa
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter rescued three flood victims stranded on a rooftop in Mahawa, following severe weather conditions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115230
Cyclone Ditwah forms near Sri Lanka
Cyclone Ditwah has formed in the Bay of Bengal near Sri Lanka, having intensified from a deep depression, as announced by the Department of Meteorology on November 27, 2025. Further updates are expected. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115229
Sri Lanka-bound flights to be diverted to India during weather emergency
During weather emergencies, Sri Lanka-bound flights will be redirected to Trivandrum or Cochin airports in India if they cannot land at Bandaranaike International Airport, as announced by Minister Anura Karunathilake. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115228
Several train journeys to Batticaloa and Trincomalee cancelled until further notice
The Railway Department has cancelled six long-distance train journeys to Batticaloa and Trincomalee until further notice, affecting intercity and night mail services scheduled for today, November 27, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115225
President issues directives to officials to prioritise public safety and rescue operations
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has ordered security forces and officials to prioritize public safety and rescue efforts, ensuring continuous delivery of essential relief services, particularly healthcare, for affected populations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115224
Three bodies recovered, 17 reported missing after earthslip in Gangoda, Kandy
Three bodies have been recovered and at least 17 people are missing after an earthslip in Gangoda, Kandy, as reported by the Disaster Management Centre. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115223
23 passengers rescued after bus swept away by strong currents in Kumbukkana
A bus was swept away by strong currents in Kumbukkana, leading to the rescue of 23 passengers. The Colombo-Wellawaya main road is submerged due to heavy rainfall in the Monaragala area. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115220