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Sri Lanka Army is continuously backing the ongoing rescue flood relief and Operations in areas affected by floods and landslides.

Education Minister Akila Wiraj Kariyawasam said that it has been decided to close all the schools in the flood-affected districts from tomorrow (30th May) to Friday (2nd June).

Around 471,542 people belonging to 128,586 families were affected in 15 Districts due to the flood situation, Disaster Management Center sources said.

President Maithripala Sirisena telephoned and congratulated the pilot of the ill fated helicopter Bhanuka Delgahagoda for his brave act of safely lowering the helicopter to the wat..

Chinese government announced to donate emergency humanitarian disaster relief goods worth a total amount of RMB 15 million (about 2.2 million US dollars) to Sri Lankan people who w..

Sri Lanka Air Force continues to provide assistance to flood victims, who are affected by the prevailing inclement weather conditions in the country, states SLAF media.

The landslide warning in seven districts will continue further for the next 24-hours, which began from 1.00. p.m. today, National Building Research Organization Director R.M.S. Ban..

Drivers are requested to contact hotline 1969 and make inquiries before using the Southern Expressway.

The total number of displaced persons due to the disaster situation has increased upto 493, 455, Disaster Management Center sources said. The number of safety centers has increased..

The Sri Lanka Scout Association held its 60th Annual General Meeting on Saturday 27th May at the Galadari Hotel with Mr. Asoka Senani Hewage Additional Secretary, Ministry of Educa..