Katunayake: 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 Airp…
Colombo: The Sri Lanka Air Force successfully conducted two emergency rescue missions this morning, amid worsening flood conditions.
According to Ministry of Defence – Sri Lanka, a Bell-412 helicopter was deployed from the Palaviya Base to rescue fou…
Colombo: Cyclone Ditwah has devastated Sri Lanka, causing floods, mudslides, and widespread chaos. Government offices and schools shut down as rivers overflowed and roads were blocked. Air and rail travel halted.
According to Deutsche Welle, dozens o…
Colombo: The Sri Lanka Navy has deployed 141 Disaster Relief Teams to assist communities affected by the ongoing adverse weather conditions. As of 0730 hrs today (29 November), 79 teams are actively engaged in rescue and relief missions across all pro…
Badulla: The disastrous situation experienced across the country due to adverse weather conditions has also heavily impacted the Badulla District. To manage the prevailing situation, the Badulla District Disaster Management Committee, comprising high-…
Colombo: The National Disaster Management Committee convened last evening 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…
Polonnaruwa: 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. All persons were airlifted to safe locations…
Colombo: 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 …