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
A flood warning has been issued by the Department of Irrigation for low-lying areas in the Kumbukkan Oya Basin due to potential flooding. Residents are advised to remain alert. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115170
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, notes a decrease in Letters of Credit (LCs) due to diminishing pent-up demand for vehicle imports after restrictions were lifted in February. He anticipates that the demand for imports will stabilize in the coming months. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115169
A flood warning has been issued by the Department of Irrigation for low-lying areas in the Heda Oya Basin, effective for 48 hours starting at 3:30 PM today, November 26, 2025. Residents are advised to stay alert and prepared for potential flooding. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115168
Seven suspects, including a former SJB councillor, have been remanded until December 9 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court for their involvement in smuggling approximately 376 kilograms of heroin and crystal methamphetamine into Sri Lanka near Tangalle. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115167
Torrential rains on Sumatra island, Indonesia, have caused landslides and flash floods, resulting in at least 10 fatalities and six missing persons, according to police reports on November 26, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115165
A devastating fire at a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong has resulted in four fatalities, with many others trapped inside. Authorities are responding to the incident. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115164
The Department of Irrigation has issued a flood warning for low-lying areas in the Mahaweli River Basin, anticipating potential flooding within the next 48 hours. Residents are advised to remain vigilant. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115162
The Galle Crime Investigation Division has arrested the main suspect in the murder of the Chairman of the Modara Devalaya Committee in Ambalangoda, who was the brother-in-law of a criminal known as Karandeniya Sudda. Further details about the case are expected. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115159