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)
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 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)
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)
Heavy rain accompanied by dense fog has been reported since early this morning (13) along the Talawakelle�Nuwara Eliya main road, affecting visibility and disrupting traffic movement in the area. MORE..
13 May 2026 (11:08 AM)
There is �no sign� of a larger hantavirus outbreak after the evacuation of the last passengers from a disease-stricken cruise ship, the head of the UN health agency has said. MORE..
12 May 2026 (11:10 PM)