A Red Alert has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for Sri Lanka due to a deep depression southeast of the island, which is likely to intensify into a cyclone, affecting both land and sea areas. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115218
An Emergency Disaster Situation has been declared in the Kandy district, as reported by AdaDerana. Further details are anticipated. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115217
The US has halted all immigration requests from Afghans following the identification of an Afghan man as the suspect in a shooting incident involving two National Guard soldiers near the White House. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115214
HIV infections in Sri Lanka are rising, contrasting with the global decline, as reported by the National STD/AIDS Control Programme. Currently, 5,700 individuals are living with HIV in the country. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115213
The Disaster Management Centre urges the public to report emergency incidents related to adverse weather by calling the 117 hotline. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115212
A train struck a group of railway workers in Kunming, China, on November 27, 2025, resulting in 11 fatalities and two injuries. This incident marks the deadliest rail accident in over ten years. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115211
Train services on the upcountry line are restricted due to adverse weather conditions, as stated by the Department of Railways. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115210
The Department of Motor Traffic announced that online driving license issuance services at the main office in Werahera and district offices are temporarily suspended. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115209
The Department of Irrigation announced that eight spill gates of the Deduru Oya reservoir have been opened due to heavy rainfall in the catchment areas. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115206
A Level-3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning has been issued by the National Building and Research Organisation for several areas across seven districts. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115205