The low pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka is likely to move northwards during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology has highlighted. MORE..
13 May 2026 (7:01 AM)
A Red warning for heavy rains in several areas of the country has been issued by the Department of Meteorology.
13 May 2026 (11:47 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)
A total of 16 major reservoirs and 17 medium-scale reservoirs under the management of the Department of Irrigation are currently spilling following heavy rains recorded across several parts of the country. MORE..
13 May 2026 (8:25 AM)
A landslide has been reported in the Maha Aragama Ulkanda region with the Wellawaya Divisional Secretariat, following continuous adverse weather conditions. MORE..
13 May 2026 (11:18 AM)
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)