The highest rainfall recorded during the past 22 hours was reported from Kesbewa, with 204 millimetres of rain, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
13 May 2026 (8:54 AM)
India has raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, government orders said on Wednesday, as part of efforts to curb overseas purchases of the metals and ease pressure on the country s foreign exchange reserves. MORE..
13 May 2026 (10:26 AM)
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has urged motorists travelling on expressways to pay close attention to warning messages displayed on electronic signboards due to prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
13 May 2026 (11:43 AM)
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) states that due to the heavy rainfall currently affecting the island, residents living in mountainous and landslide-prone areas must remain highly vigilant regarding early warning signs of landslides. MORE..
13 May 2026 (11:06 AM)
A total of 68 cases of filariasis were identified in Sri Lanka during the past year, the Anti Filariasis Campaign stated. MORE..
13 May 2026 (1:11 PM)
An individual has died while 62 families in four districts have been affected by prevailing adverse weather conditions in the country. MORE..
13 May 2026 (1:15 PM)