Individuals stranded in a bus swept by floodwaters on the Kala Oya Bridge along the Anuradhapura–Puttalam road are now taking shelter on the roof of a nearby residence. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is closely monitoring the ongoing rescue operation through live footage. The Sri Lanka Navy...

The disaster situation in the Badulla District has escalated to unprecedented levels, with 47 deaths confirmed and 41 people reported missing following days of torrential rain and widespread landslides, Minister Samantha Vidyarathne said yesterday. Delivering an official update, the Minister described the situation as “historically...