Emergency Disaster Situation declared for Kandy district
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
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US suspends immigration requests for Afghans after National Guard shooting
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
5,700 individuals living with HIV in Sri Lanka, infections decline globally
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
DMC requests public to report all disaster related incidents via 117 hotline
The Disaster Management Centre urges the public to report emergency incidents related to adverse weather by calling the 117 hotline. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115212
Train hits China railway workers, killing 11
A train struck a group of railway workers in Kunming, China, on November 27, 2025, resulting in 11 fatalities and two injuries. This incident marks the deadliest rail accident in over ten years. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115211
Train services on upcountry line further impacted due to adverse weather conditions
Train services on the upcountry line are restricted due to adverse weather conditions, as stated by the Department of Railways. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115210
Announcement from DMT on driving licence issuance
The Department of Motor Traffic announced that online driving license issuance services at the main office in Werahera and district offices are temporarily suspended. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115209
Eight spill gates of Deduru Oya reservoir opened
The Department of Irrigation announced that eight spill gates of the Deduru Oya reservoir have been opened due to heavy rainfall in the catchment areas. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115206
Level 3 landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in 7 districts
A Level-3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning has been issued by the National Building and Research Organisation for several areas across seven districts. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115205
No risk of tsunami following earthquake in Sumatra
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, but the Department of Meteorology has confirmed there is no tsunami risk following the event. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115204