Researchers attribute the deadly Asian storms in late November that impacted Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand to climate change, particularly increased sea temperatures and rapid deforestation. This finding was reported in a study published on December 11, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115879
The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers in Northern and North-Central provinces, as well as Puttalam and Trincomalee districts, tomorrow (December 12). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115878
The government will launch the RE-MSME Disaster Relief loan scheme to assist micro, small, and medium enterprises affected by recent disasters, aiming to revitalize and support their recovery. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115876
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the recruitment of 2,284 personnel to the state sector to address existing vacancies. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115875
The Cabinet has approved a Rs. 25,000 allowance for cleaning and restoring places of worship impacted by Cyclone Ditwah. This financial support aims to aid in recovery from the severe weather conditions experienced across the island. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115874
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procurement of vehicles to enhance the primary healthcare system nationwide. This initiative aims to improve health services across the island. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115872
Myanmar military air strikes on a hospital in the west resulted in at least 34 fatalities and numerous injuries. The incident occurred on Wednesday night, according to ground sources. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115871
The Colombo High Court has scheduled a bribery case against former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne and two others to be heard in January 2026, following a complaint from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115870
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle, and Matara Districts. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115868
Landslide red warnings have been issued to 37 divisional secretariats across four districts due to recent heavy rainfall. The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has inspected 494 landslide-prone sites in response to the situation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115866