Due to heavy rain one spill gate of the #Canyon #Reservoir has been opened (08/03). The DMC urges residents near #MaskeliyaOya and water users be vigilant and drive cautiously in current rainy conditions. @dmcsrilanka #call117 #DriveSafe

The 9th Regional Steering Committee Meeting of the Asian Preparedness Partnership was held in Colombo 🇱🇰 under the theme “Strengthening National Preparedness Partnerships: Advancing Preparedness & Locally Led Resilience,” & was co-hosted by the Sri Lanka Preparedness Partnership

"The forest fire that reignited today in Rattanagolla, Ratnapura—initially reported on August 8—continued due to dry weather conditions. The DMC in coordination with stakeholders, specially the Army & the Sri Lanka Air Force, successfully brought the fire under control."

To prevent disruptions during the scholarship exam period due to unforeseen weather conditions, students and parents can call 117 for assistance. @DMCSriLanka #ScholarshipExam #DMC #SriLanka

12th August 06.00hrs Wind speed can increase up to 50-55 kmph and will be rough at times in the sea areas from #Chilaw to #Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from #Matara to #Pottuvil via Hambantota. more info #call117 #dmcsrilanka

12th August 06.00hrs Fairly strong winds of about 30-40kmph can be expected at times over #WesternSlopes of the #CentralHills and in #Northern #NorthCentral #NorthWestern #Sothern provinces #Trincomalee district.

12th August 16.00hrs Fairly strong winds of about 40-50kmph can be expected at times over #WesternSlopes of the #CentralHills and in #Northern #NorthCentral #NorthWestern #Sothern provinces #Trincomalee district.

12th August 1600hrs (MET) Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm are likely at some places in #Western #Sabaragamuwa provinces #NuwaraEliya #Kandy districts. more info #call117 #dmcsrilanka

13th August 06.00hrs Wind speed can increase up to 50-55 kmph and will be rough at times in the sea areas from #Chilaw to #Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from #Matara to #Pottuvil via Hambantota.

13th August 07.30hrs Fairly strong winds of about 40-50kmph can be expected at times over #WesternSlopes of the #CentralHills and in #Northern #NorthCentral #NorthWestern #Sothern provinces #Trincomalee district. more info #call117

14th August 05.30hrs Wind speed can increase up to 50-55 kmph and will be rough at times in the sea areas from #Chilaw to #Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from #Matara to #Pottuvil via Hambantota. more info #call117 #dmcsrilanka

14th August 05.30hrs Fairly strong winds of about 30-40kmph can be expected at times over #WesternSlopes of the #CentralHills and in #Northern #NorthCentral #NorthWestern #Sothern provinces #Trincomalee district. more info #call117 #dmcsrilanka

15th August 05.30hrs Wind speed can increase up to 50-55 kmph and will be rough at times in the sea areas from #Chilaw to #Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from #Matara to #Pottuvil via Hambantota. more info #call117 #dmcsrilanka

14th August 05.30hrs Wind speed can increase up to 50-55 kmph and will be rough at times in the sea areas from #Chilaw to #Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from #Matara to #Pottuvil via Hambantota. more info #call117 #dmcsrilanka

16th August 05.30hrs Fairly strong winds of about 40-50kmph can be expected at times over #WesternSlopes of the #CentralHills and in #Northern #NorthCentral #NorthWestern #Sothern provinces #Trincomalee district. more info #call117 #dmcsrilanka

17th August 05.30hrs Fairly strong winds of about 40-50kmph can be expected at times over #WesternSlopes of the #CentralHills and in #Northern #NorthCentral #NorthWestern #Sothern provinces #Trincomalee district. more info #call117 #dmcsrilanka

17th August 05.30hrs Wind speed can increase up to 50-55 kmph and will be rough at times in the sea areas from #Chilaw to #Mannar via Puttalam and from #Matara to #Pottuvil via Hambantota. more info #call117 #dmcsrilanka

18th August 05.30hrs Fairly strong winds of about 40-50kmph can be expected at times over #WesternSlopes of the #CentralHills and in #Northern #NorthCentral #NorthWestern #Sothern provinces #Trincomalee district. more info #call117 #dmcsrilanka

18th August 05.30hrs Wind speed can increase up to 50-55 kmph and will be rough at times in the sea areas from #Chilaw to #Mannar via Puttalam and from #Matara to #Pottuvil via Hambantota. more info #call117 #dmcsrilanka

The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) donated 2 FL360LR USAR Search & Rescue Camera Kits to the Disaster Management Centre to boost SAR capacity. Official handover by H.E. Olivier Praz to DG Maj. Gen.(Retd) Sampath Kotwegoda on Aug 18. Dmc Srilanka #call117