Heavy rains exceeding 200 mm are anticipated in parts of North-central, North-western provinces, and Trincomalee district. Additionally, areas in North, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Western provinces, as well as Galle, Matara, and Batticaloa districts may experience over 150 mm of rainfall. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115180
Upcountry train services between Colombo Fort and Badulla will now terminate at Nanu Oya station due to adverse weather conditions, as announced by the Railway Department. This change is in effect until further notice. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115179
All Muslim schools in the Eastern Province will be closed starting Thursday until further notice due to adverse weather conditions, as announced by Governor Prof. Jayantha Lal Ratnasekera. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115178
The Department of Irrigation has prolonged the flood warning for low-lying areas of the Deduru Oya Basin for an additional 48 hours due to potential flooding concerns. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115177
In 2025, Sri Lanka’s film industry achieved its highest revenue ever. The President emphasized cinema’s role in cultural growth and advocated for protecting local films while allowing audiences access to international productions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115176
The Colombo-Kandy main road is temporarily closed from Pahala Kadugannawa starting tonight at 10:00 p.m. until further notice, as announced by the Disaster Management Centre. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115175
The Minister of Agriculture, K. D. Lalkantha, announced that the government will explore farmers’ proposals to establish a guaranteed price for maize, taking into account production costs and necessary government intervention in purchasing harvests. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115174
The United National Party (UNP) has expressed full support for Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa’s decision to merge UNP with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115173
A fire in a Hong Kong housing complex has claimed 13 lives and trapped several occupants. The blaze affected multiple high-rise buildings, prompting a response from authorities. Additional information is forthcoming as the situation develops. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115172
The Polonnaruwa District Disaster Management Unit has closed the Somawathiya-Sungavila main road due to flooding from the overflowing Mahaweli River, resulting from heavy rainfall in the area. The closure took effect at 4:00 p.m. on November 26, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115171
