The death toll in Sri Lanka has risen to 69 due to landslides and severe flooding, with 34 individuals reported missing. Troops are actively engaged in rescuing hundreds stranded by the floodwaters. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115293
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared several services, including electricity and fuel supply, as essential services through an extraordinary gazette notification. This decision aims to ensure the continuous provision of these crucial services. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115291
PM Harini updated the diplomatic community on Sri Lanka’s flood relief and recovery efforts. Additionally, the Sri Lanka Tourism board has appointed an officer to address concerns of foreign tourists impacted by the ongoing disaster. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115290
A lane on the Gelanigama-Kahathuduwa Expressway is temporarily closed due to landslide risk from heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115288
Schools will reopen for the final phase of the third term on December 16, as announced by Nalaka Kaluwewe, the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115287
Residents in low-lying areas of Dompe, Biyagama, and Kelaniya have been urged to evacuate immediately due to the deteriorating flood situation, according to Gampaha District Secretary Lalinda Gamage. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115286
The Commissioner General of Examinations has announced the postponement of the 2025 G.C.E Advanced Level (A’L) Examination until further notice. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115285
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a warning about the potential for landslides in mountainous areas due to severe weather conditions. They emphasize that landslides could occur at any moment. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115284
Indian Navy ships INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri delivered flood relief materials to Colombo, Sri Lanka, on behalf of the Indian government during their visit to the island nation. This humanitarian gesture aims to assist those affected by recent flooding. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115283
Limited train services will operate today solely in the Western Province, as per railway authorities. Several services resumed this evening, November 28. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115282