Tag: Colombo
NAVY DRUG BUST: 5 arrested
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Five suspects who were transporting heroin worth over Rs. 4 billion in a multi-day fishing trawler vessel have been arrested. The…
17 Sri Lankans in Gaza Strip to be moved to Egypt
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan Ambassador to Israel Nimal Bandara said measures are being taken to move the 17 Sri Lankans who are in the Gaza…
Rainy conditions to intensify in the afternoon
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Met Department has issued a special weather advisory for heavy showers and lightning. Showers or thundershowers may occur at times…
More showers expected today (13)
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Meteorology predicted showers or thundershowers over most parts of the island during the afternoon or night. The Department predicted…
64,834 affected due to floods in Matara
COLOMBO (News 1st); 64,834 people belonging to 17,993 families have been affected by floods in the area as of 08:30 am on Sunday (08). Matara…
Over 100,000 people affected by heavy showers
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The number of people affected by the prevailing weather conditions has passed 100,000. The Matara district remains the most affected. The…
20 places in Colombo city identified as flood-prone areas
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Acting Deputy Urban Commissioner of Colombo A.G.F. Rohana says that 20 locations have been identified within Colombo city limits, that get inundated…
Regional Tsunami Simulation Exercise today (04)
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Disaster Management Center said a Regional Tsunami Simulation Exercise will be held on Wednesday (04). In a statement, the DMC said…
Fire at Koviladi Regional Hospital; medicine storage destroyed
Written by Staff Writer Written by Staff Writer 01 Oct, 2023 | 12:46 pm COLOMBO (News 1st); A fire broke out at the Koviladi…
Landslide early warnings issued for multiple districts
COLOMBO (News 1st); The National Building Research Organization has issued landslide early warnings for several districts in the country. The warnings were issued for areas…
