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Fifty dead in heavy rain, floods in central Afghanistan, official says
18 May 2024 (5:54 PM) Ella-Wellawaya road temporarily closed again
17 May 2024 (8:55 PM) Crew of 20 Indians, Sri Lankan stuck on crippled ship in Baltimore for 7 weeks, can t pay bills
17 May 2024 (8:08 PM) Sri Lanka Navy promotes over 3,000 sailors on 15th Victory Day anniversary
17 May 2024 (10:54 PM) Warning issued over possible floods in several river basins
18 May 2024 (12:20 AM) Heavy downpours and strong winds expected during next few days
18 May 2024 (4:21 PM) |
At least 50 people are dead following a fresh bout of heavy rain and flooding in central Afghanistan, an official said on Saturday. 
The Ella - Wellawaya main road will remain closed for traffic from 8.00 p.m. today (17) until 6.00 a.m. tomorrow (18) due to prevailing inclement weather conditions, the Badulla District Secretary announced
Twenty Indian crew members and a Sri Lankan are stranded on board the Dali, the container ship that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. 
In view of the 15th anniversary of Victory Day, the Sri Lanka Navy has promoted 3,146 senior and junior Sailors of the Regular and Voluntary Forces to their next ranks, Sri Lanka Navy said. 
The Irrigation Department has issued an Amber flood warning for possible floods in the low-lying areas of several river basins including Kalu, Kelani, Gin, Nilwala, Deduru Oya, Maha Oya, Attanagalu Oya, Kala Oya and Malwathu Oya, if heavy rains persist over the coming days. 
Showery and windy conditions are expected to enhance during the next few days from today, due to pre-monsoonal conditions over the country and surrounding sea areas, the Department of Meteorology said. Copyright © 2007 - 2024 Col3neg. All Rights Reserved.
