Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), conducted inspection visits across the Badulla District to review the welfare of families affected by recent adverse weather conditions and to assess disaster-response measures. yesterday (November 29), the Deputy Minister visited the Glenanore Tamil Maha Vidyalaya Safety Centre in Haputale and the Beauvais Vidyalaya Safe...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: As adverse weather conditions continued across the country, troops under the Security Forces (Central) and the 12 Infantry Division carried out multiple rapid disaster relief operations across the Monaragala District. A contingent of troops from the 18th Gemunu Watch, operating under the Medagama Divisional Secretariat in the Kandawinna area, rescued 50 individuals from 13 flood-affected...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Air Force successfully conducted two emergency rescue missions this morning (29 November) amid worsening flood conditions. A Bell-412 helicopter deployed from the Palaviya Base rescued four individuals - including a Buddhist monk, who had been stranded in the Nikaweratiya area. All were safely airlifted and transferred to designated safe locations. Another Bell-412 helicop...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Navy has deployed 141 Disaster Relief Teams to assist communities affected by the prevailing adverse weather. As of 0730 hrs today (29 November), 79 teams are actively engaged in rescue and relief efforts across all provinces. Since the commencement of operations on 22 November, the Navy has successfully rescued over 900 individuals and safely transported nearly 2,000 peopl...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The President Anura Kumara Dissanayake closely monitored from the special Operations Room, the Sri Lanka Navy Special Boat Squadron's swift and courageous operation, where a group of people trapped inside a bus in Kalaoya were safely rescued. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A C-130 aircraft of the Indian Air Force(IAF), carrying Disaster Relief Supplies provided by the Government of India for families displaced by the adverse weather conditions affecting the island, arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, early morning today (29 November 2025). The aircraft delivered a consignment of essential items, including hygiene kits. Representing t...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) continues its island-wide disaster relief operations, deploying teams to assist communities affected by adverse weather conditions. Today (29 November), the Eastern Naval Command successfully provided relief to 1,310 individuals impacted by flooding in the Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa, and Batticaloa Districts. This included the rescue of 69 people stranded in flood-...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A Sri Lanka Air Force rescue team on a Bell-212 helicopter from No. 7 Helicopter Squadron, Hingurakgoda, safely rescued 13 people stranded on the Manampitiya Bridge in Polonnaruwa this morning (28 November). All persons were airlifted to safe locations. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: As severe weather conditions continue to affect the island, the Tri-Forces remain on full alert and are actively engaged in relief and rescue operations. Prioritizing national security and humanitarian assistance, Tri-Forces personnel are on 24-hour readiness to respond to emergencies and have already implemented disaster relief measures in almost every district. The Sri Lanka Army has ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The National Disaster Management Committee convened last evening (27 November) at the Ministry of Defence under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to assess the emergency situation caused by the severe adverse weather affecting the country. The meeting focused on evaluating the unfolding disaster situation and identifying immediate measures required to safeguard human li...