A landslide in Melsiripura has resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including a three-month-old infant, with nine others reported missing. The disaster occurred in the Kandumalla area. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115356
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported that Pokkani in Kilinochchi recorded the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours, measuring 274 mm. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115355
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has temporarily closed the Kotugoda grid substation due to severe flooding in the area, as confirmed by the CEB. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115354
Türkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep condolences for the lives lost in Sri Lanka due to floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115352
Passengers heading to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) are advised to use the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway due to floods disrupting access roads. Visitors are currently restricted as a result of the adverse weather conditions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115351
Residents in low-lying areas of Colombo, including Kaduwela, Athurugiriya, and Malabe, are urged to evacuate due to flood risks from Ambatale Bund overflow. The District Secretary advises moving to safer locations as a precautionary measure. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115350
Two MI-17V5 helicopters from the Indian Air Force, accompanied by 22 crew members and humanitarian aid, have arrived in Sri Lanka to assist with search and rescue operations in disaster-affected areas, as reported by the Sri Lanka Air Force. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115349
The Department of Railways announced limited train services will operate today, November 30, due to adverse weather conditions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115348
Today, parts of the island will experience several spells of showers. The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” is located about 130 km north of Jaffna, near latitude 10.7°N and longitude 80.6°E, as reported by the Department of Meteorology on November 29 at 11:30 p.m. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115347
The President has appointed Mr. Prabath Chandrakeerthi, Secretary to the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, as the Commissioner General of Essential Services. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115346
