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🚨 KELANI RIVER UPDATE – 12 NOON (01/12/2025)
- Nagalagam Street: 8.50 ft (NO CHANGE - Major Flood Level).
- Hanwella: 9.21 (11 am) to 9.12 ft (12 Noon) DOWN 0.09 ft (Minor Flood Level).
- Irrigation Department
🚨SRI LANKA FLOOD TOLL RISES TO 355; 366 STILL MISSING
Over 1.1M people affected as floods devastate 25 districts. Authorities warn the toll may rise further as rescue teams reach severely impacted areas. - DMC / NewsFirst
‼️ EVACUATE NOW - KELANI RIVER NEARING HIGH-RISK LEVEL ‼️
Authorities warn the river is just inches away from major flood level. Residents in low-lying areas are urged to EVACUATE without delay. - Irrigation Dept/News1st
🚨Cyclone Ditwah has cleared Sri Lanka’s zone and is now moving north along the Indian coastline, according to the latest RSMC update.
However the system’s outer rain bands and strong winds are still impacting several parts of Sri Lanka.
🚨 GOVERNMENT-APPROVED ACCOUNTS FOR FLOOD AID 🇱🇰
The Ministry of Finance has released official bank details for local and international donors to contribute to Sri Lanka’s emergency relief efforts.
🚨 Major Rivers at CRITICAL Alert & Flood Levels
Several major rivers rising again. Kelani, Attanagalu Oya, Kalu Ganga and Gin Ganga have key points at or above alert and flood levels, with some areas already in MAJOR flood stage.
🚨 Evacuation Alert – Ambatale
Ambatale Flood Control Bund may overflow. Residents between the bund and Malabe–Kaduwela main road, and all in nearby low-lying areas, are urged to evacuate immediately.
Source: DMC
🚨 Water levels at the Hanwella
⭕️ Water levels at the Hanwella river gauge continue to rise, staying above the major flood level. As of 7:00 PM, it has reached 10.89m and is still increasing.
#SriLanka 🇱🇰 #StaySafe 🙏
Sri Lanka is facing difficult days as communities continue to be affected by Cyclone Ditwah, with heavy rains & flooding in many areas. The United States stands in solidarity with Sri Lanka. Today, we are committing $2 million to support urgent relief efforts. This reflects our enduring partnership with Sri Lanka as families rebuild, now & in the days ahead.
‼️Critical Flood Warning – Mahaweli River Basin
Irrigation Dept warns of critical flooding in low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River in Dimbulagala, Thamankaduwa, Welikanda, Lankapura, Medirigiriya, Seruwila, Kanthale, Kinniya and Muttur. Residents to evacuate immediately.
🚨No Threat to Colombo Water Supply - For Now
The Water Supply Minister says there is currently no risk to Colombo’s water supply, but urges the public to use water sparingly. Further the Ambatale Plant could be affected if Kelani River levels rise another 7 feet.
- NewsWire
Dear @elonmusk, chances are one in a million (or more) that you'll reply to this, but could you and @DOGE please look into the USAID funding cuts in Sri Lanka? Women in Need has been helping the most vulnerable for years and urgently needs funding to continue.
#lka