Notable
Advisory for severe lightning
"We have to limit water supply now to avoid a worst case scenario."
7.8 magnitude earthquake in Molucca sea
Japan provides grant for radio equipment to support recovery and reconstruction from damages caused by Cyclone Ditwah
To streamline waste management across the island's coastline and ports by improving coordination
Appointment to the post of Director General of the Department of Meteorology
The Kandy district in the hill country which includes Gampola, has seen 52 people dead and 105 missing
The highest reported death toll so far of 51 is from the Kandy district. The missing is 67
Colombo's Hanwella, Gampaha, Ja-Ela, Negombo, Giriulla face higher water levels
India has so far provided 4.5 tons of dry rations and 2 tons of fresh rations
At least 56 have died so far due to adverse weather in Sri Lanka
State officials are due to meet diplomatic corps later today to request for international help, Defence Secretary said
National Disaster Management Council meets
Landslides and flooding has killed around 40 people in Sri Lanka
The key to ASP readiness lies not in building entirely new systems, but in integrating existing infrastructure
Through FAO, the funding will help with prevention and control of invasive alien species for enhanced biosecurity
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The lab is fully equipped to evaluate common plastic types like PET, HDPE, LDPE, PP, PVC, and PS in various forms
In 2025, Asia and the Pacific experienced a series of weather and health crises that took a heavy toll on human lives
"Sri Lanka followed closely, with an estimated 4.6 per cent of its under-18 population displaced over the past 7 years"
The ratification is expected to bring more benefits in marine sector
Some of the fish species no longer observed at other locations
8.7 magnitude quake off Russia - No alert for Indian Ocean
Escalating crisis of plastic pollution poses a significant threat, Institute of Policy Studies says
"Sri Lanka already possesses some of the strongest environmental laws," Disanayake said
The weather department has also issued warnings for strong winds and rough seas.
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