Advisory issued for severe lightning
An Amber advisory for severe lightning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology, affecting several provinces. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115733
An Amber advisory for severe lightning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology, affecting several provinces. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115733
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development is requesting information on industries impacted by Cyclone Ditwah. A notice has been issued regarding a ₹200,000 grant from the government to help restore these affected industries. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115732
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake convened a meeting on December 8, 2025, at the Nuwara Eliya District Secretariat to assess road damage in the Nuwara Eliya District and discuss urgent repair measures needed. A report on the situation has been requested. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115731
A special program has been launched in Biyagama to clear the waste and debris left from recent floods due to adverse weather conditions. The initiative aims to restore the area affected by the flooding. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115730
A Chinese cargo aircraft delivered humanitarian aid valued at Rs. 400 million to Sri Lanka on December 8, 2025, to assist the disaster-affected population. The aid arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115729
Namal Rajapaksa, an MP from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, has urged the Prime Minister to convene Parliament urgently to address the ongoing flood and landslide crisis in the country, highlighting the need for action beyond politics as a moral duty. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115728
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has proposed risk mitigation measures after inspecting the landslide-affected Mahagiri Damba area along the Hatton route to Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) pilgrimage site. These recommendations aim to enhance safety for visitors. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115726
DMC Director Pradeep Kodippili cautions the public against visiting disaster-affected areas, highlighting the dangers of strong currents in water. He specifically advises against bathing or entering such waters to ensure safety. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115724
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy proposes naming a major Hyderabad road after Donald Trump to attract global attention for the upcoming “Telangana Rising Global Summit.” The announcement has sparked reactions from the BJP, highlighting the political implications of the decision. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115722
The Department of Irrigation is urgently restoring canals and reservoirs damaged by Cyclone Ditwah’s floods to resume water supply for paddy and cultivation lands. Efforts are underway to mitigate the impact on agriculture and ensure adequate water access. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115720