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Severe Weather Crisis: Thousands Displaced as Heavy Rains Hit Sri Lanka.

May 24, 2026 at 12:33 PM

Heavy monsoonal rains have impacted over 28,000 people across eight districts in Sri Lanka, causing flooding, landslides, and one confirmed fatality, with authorities issuing urgent safety warnings.

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Severe Weather Crisis: Thousands Displaced as Heavy Rains Hit Sri Lanka
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Irrigation Department Issues Minor Flood Alert for Kalu River Regions.

The Department of Irrigation has issued a minor flood warning for low-lying areas along the Kalu River basin, urging residents and motorists to exercise caution due to rising water levels.

May 23, 2026 at 4:55 AM
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Authorities Extend Flood Alert for Aththanagalu Oya Basin
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Authorities Extend Flood Alert for Aththanagalu Oya Basin.

May 23, 2026 at 1:37 AM
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International News
Severe Torrential Rains Trigger Deadly Floods and Landslides Across Central and Southern China
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Severe Torrential Rains Trigger Deadly Floods and Landslides Across Central and Southern China.

May 19, 2026 at 9:14 AM
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President Dissanayake Sets New Directives for Colombo Urban Development and Flood Mitigation
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May 19, 2026 at 5:15 AM

President Dissanayake Sets New Directives for Colombo Urban Development and Flood Mitigation.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the Urban Development Authority to prioritize Kelani River flood control, Beira Lake restoration, and social housing projects, emphasizing the need for strict financial discipline and efficient project execution.

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Sri Lanka on High Alert as Heavy Rains Cause Widespread Reservoir Spilling.

May 15, 2026 at 4:15 AM

Continuous heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka has forced the Irrigation Department to open spill gates at 21 major and over 19 medium-scale reservoirs. Authorities have issued urgent warnings for residents in low-lying areas and near riverbanks to exercise extreme caution.

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Sri Lanka on High Alert as Heavy Rains Cause Widespread Reservoir Spilling
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Minor Flood Alert Issued for Kuda Ganga and Maguru Ganga Basins
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Minor Flood Alert Issued for Kuda Ganga and Maguru Ganga Basins.

May 15, 2026 at 4:07 AM
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Heavy Rains Bring Financial Respite to Sri Lanka’s Power Sector
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Heavy Rains Bring Financial Respite to Sri Lanka’s Power Sector.

May 14, 2026 at 12:18 AM
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Severe Flooding Disrupts Puttalam Railway Operations
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Severe Flooding Disrupts Puttalam Railway Operations.

May 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Sri Lanka Irrigation Department Opens Sluice Gates Across Major Reservoirs Following Torrential Downpours
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May 12, 2026 at 6:12 AM

Sri Lanka Irrigation Department Opens Sluice Gates Across Major Reservoirs Following Torrential Downpours.

The Irrigation Department has opened spill gates at 16 major and 10 medium-scale reservoirs across Sri Lanka due to heavy rainfall. Residents in downstream areas are advised to exercise extreme caution as discharge rates may fluctuate.

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Alliance Development Trust Spearheads Multi-Phase Flood Recovery Across Sri Lanka.

May 9, 2026 at 10:18 AM

The Alliance Development Trust (ADT) has provided extensive humanitarian aid and long-term recovery support to over 8,000 individuals impacted by recent devastating floods in Sri Lanka, focusing on sanitation, education, and livelihood restoration.

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Alliance Development Trust Spearheads Multi-Phase Flood Recovery Across Sri Lanka
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Severe Flooding and Landslides in Northeast Brazil Claim Six Lives
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Severe Flooding and Landslides in Northeast Brazil Claim Six Lives.

May 2, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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Indonesia
Severe Flooding Disrupts Lives as Citarum River Overflows in West Java
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Severe Flooding Disrupts Lives as Citarum River Overflows in West Java.

April 13, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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Sri Lanka’s Growing Water Crisis: Urgent Call for National Resilience and Climate Adaptation
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Sri Lanka’s Growing Water Crisis: Urgent Call for National Resilience and Climate Adaptation.

April 8, 2026 at 3:11 AM
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Kolonnawa to Receive Rs. 10 Billion Flood Control Infrastructure Upgrade
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April 2, 2026 at 12:20 PM

Kolonnawa to Receive Rs. 10 Billion Flood Control Infrastructure Upgrade.

The Sri Lankan government has launched a Rs. 10 billion initiative to permanently address recurring flood issues in Kolonnawa, featuring canal development, new pumping stations, and community infrastructure, with completion slated for 2029.

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