COLOMBO(News 1st); One person has died, and 58 people from 17 families have been affected by disasters caused by heavy rains.The Disaster Management Center reported that 15 houses were partially damaged in the Galle, Kalutara, and Jaffna districts.Meanwhile, the Department of Meteorology warns that ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed that the Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act be updated to suit current conditions.This directive was given during the 14th session of the National Council for Disaster Management, which convened yesterday under the President’s lead...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Several areas in and around Colombo experienced significant disruptions last night due to strong winds accompanied by heavy rainfall, resulting in widespread tree falls and property damage.According to police reports, incidents of fallen trees were recorded in multiple locations ...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has identified nearly 20 locations within the Colombo city limits that are prone to flooding due to the prevailing rain conditions.Among the main areas affected are Maradana, Armour Street, and Deans Road.The CMC stated that unauthorized const...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Yala National Park, which had been closed due to flooding, will reopen Zones 1 and 2 to tourists starting this afternoon (5). The Department of Wildlife Conservation announced that while these zones will be accessible, several internal roads within the park will remain c...