COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Met Department issued a strong wind advisory for all provinces as a result of the low pressure area over south east Arabian Sea developing into a depression. The impact of this system, on weather over the island is expected to reduce gradually from Saturday (17) ad...

Colombo (News 1st); Around 50 families have been displaced in the Valvettithurai Town in the Jaffna District after Cyclone Burevi made landfall in Sri Lanka Wednesday (02) night. These people have sought refuge in a Kovil in the Valvettithurai Town. Further, 04 people have been injured after s...

Colombo (News 1st); The Government has instructed the relevant authorities to move the fishing community in the east to safe locations, as the province braces itself for Cyclone Burevi which will make landfall on Wednesday (03). State Minister of National Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Manag...

Colombo (News 1st); Gale winds damaged 112 houses and 37 business establishments across many areas in the country. 37 business premises and 04 houses were damaged by gale winds on Tuesday (01) evening, injuring two people who were admitted to the Hambantota Hospital for treatment. 24 houses we...

Colombo (News 1st) - Gale winds experienced on Wednesday (August 15) caused serious damages to houses and property across several areas in the island. 07 Grama Seva divisions including Algama and Udgama in the Virambugedara Divisional Secretariat area in Kurunegala were the worst affected due to ...