Cyclone Ditwah has formed in the Bay of Bengal near Sri Lanka, having intensified from a deep depression, as announced by the Department of Meteorology on November 27, 2025. Further updates are expected. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115229
During weather emergencies, Sri Lanka-bound flights will be redirected to Trivandrum or Cochin airports in India if they cannot land at Bandaranaike International Airport, as announced by Minister Anura Karunathilake. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115228
The Railway Department has cancelled six long-distance train journeys to Batticaloa and Trincomalee until further notice, affecting intercity and night mail services scheduled for today, November 27, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115225
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has ordered security forces and officials to prioritize public safety and rescue efforts, ensuring continuous delivery of essential relief services, particularly healthcare, for affected populations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115224
Three bodies have been recovered and at least 17 people are missing after an earthslip in Gangoda, Kandy, as reported by the Disaster Management Centre. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115223
A bus was swept away by strong currents in Kumbukkana, leading to the rescue of 23 passengers. The Colombo-Wellawaya main road is submerged due to heavy rainfall in the Monaragala area. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115220
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