Several spells of showers will occur in Northern Province, the Department of Meteorology says. A few showers will occur in Galle and Matara districts. Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere, it added. Strong winds of 40-45 kmph can be expected at times over Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Central and Southern provinces.
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has announced that a discussion will be held next week to decide the next steps regarding the nominations for the Provincial Council elections. Minister Professor Chandana Abeyratne stated that the discussion, chaired by Leader of the House Minister Bimal Rathnayake, is expected to involve leaders…
The Meteorology Department says the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 240 km northeast of Trincomalee and 290km east of Kankasanthurai around 11.30 p.m. of 28th November 2024. It is likely to move northwestwards, towards Tamil Nadu coast. It can be expected that the influence of this system on the…
The Examinations Department has announced the postponement of the 2024 Sri Lanka Law College General Entrance Examination, originally scheduled for December, due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions in the country. The Commissioner General of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara made this announcement during a special press briefing held today (28). He also mentioned that the First…
Following inclement weather prevailing in the country, the Sri Lanka Navy dispatched 11 relief teams to the districts of Ampara, Batticaloa and Matara. The relief teams are currently working in full swing to provide necessary aid and support to affected communities. With the heavy rainfall, Wellaweli, Suduwella and Oluvil in Ampara, Karthivu, Navinnaveli and Pothuvil…
A decision has been reached by the Department of Examinations to postpone the A/L Examination until the 3rd of December due to the prevailing weather. Commissioner General of Examinations Amith Jayasundara said that the examination will re-commence from the 4th of December according to the previous schedule. The subjects set to be held on the…
Level 1 and 2 landslide warnings have been issued for 9 districts. The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) says that the warnings are in effect for the Badulla, Galle, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Matale, Matara, Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura districts. Level 2 landslide warnings are in effect for the Badulla, Kandy, Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts.
The Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning for several low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basins, effective until 6.00 a.m. on November 28, 2024. It states that considerable rainfall has occurred in some Mahaweli catchment areas as of today (26). By analyzing the current rainfall situation and river water levels of Mahaweli River Basins, it…
A three-day workshop for parliamentarians is scheduled to commence today. Secretary-General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera said it will be held daily from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The workshop will cover various areas, including the responsibilities of MPs, parliamentary procedures, proper conduct in Parliament, and the legislative process.
The Meteorology Department says the low pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a depression over the central-southwest Bay of Bengal by today morning. The system is located about 500 km southeast of Batticaloa at around 02.30 this morning.The system is expected to further develop and move closer to…
