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Met dept. issues red alert as over 77,000 affected

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The Met Department has issued a ‘Red’ alert warning that the depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression.

The system was located to southeast about 170km of Batticaloa and 240 km of Trincomalee at around 11:00am today (26) and it is likely to move closer to the east coast of the island and intensify further into a cyclonic storm by tomorrow (27).

Under influence of the system, cloudy skies will prevailed over most parts of the island. Very heavy showers and strong gusty winds can be expected in Northern, Northcentral, Eastern, Uva, Northwestern and Central provinces, the Department said.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in most places of the island. Very heavy showers above 200 mm are likely at some places in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Central, Uva and Southern provinces and in Puttalam district.

Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at several places elsewhere of the island.

In its advisory for sea areas, the Department said the deep and shallow sea areas around the island will be rough to very rough, with wind speeds up to 60-70 kmph at times. Very heavy showers or thundershowers are likely at some places areas around the island.

The swell waves, about 2.5–3.0 m height (this is not for land area) may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from Batticaloa to Kankasanthurai via Trincomalee. There is a possibility that near shore sea areas off the coast extending from Batticaloa to Kankasanthurai via Trincomalee may experience surges due to swell waves.

The Met Department warned naval and fishing communities not to venture to the deep and shallow sea areas around the island until further notice.They are also requested to be attentive about future advisories issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.

The Department requested the general public to be vigilant regarding the impending extreme weather situation from November 26 to 27.

The public is also requested to contact local disaster management authorities for emergency assistance and to be attentive about future advisories issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.

It said that the bad weather-related incidents have resulted in the dead of one person and injured another 05.

A total of 2,770 individuals from 821 families are currently in emergency relief centres while six houses have been completely destroyed and 265 houses have been partially damaged, according to the DMC.

Also, atotal of six flights scheduled to land at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have been diverted to the Mattala Airport and the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in India due to adverse weather conditions.

03 flights from Narita, Dubai and Chennai have been diverted to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport while another 03 from Chennai, Male and Abu Dhabi have been diverted to Mattala Airport, reports say.

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Shooting incident in Akmeemana

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A shooting incident was reported early this morning (June 23) in Akmeemana, Galle.
Two persons on a motorcycle have opened fire at a residence on Dissanayake Mawatha in the Wewegodawatte area around 5.00am.

The shooting had been carried out using a 9mm pistol, and the suspects reportedly fled the scene afterward. 

According to reports, no injuries have been reported.

The owner of the house is employed as an executive at a factory in the Midigama area and was dismissed from his job a few days ago due to an issue with another employee. The police also stated that the employee in question had previously threatened him over the phone.

Accordingly, the police suspect that this individual may have carried out the shooting.

Further investigations are underway.

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New SLBFE rule for self-employed migrant workers

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The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) will introduce a new regulation from July 01, 2025, for Sri Lankans seeking overseas employment through self-directed means, SLBFE Chairman Kosala Wickramasinghe announced.

Under the new rule, those applying must have their foreign employment agreement certified by producing necessary documents to the Sri Lankan diplomatic mission in the respective country before registering with the SLBFE.

This process will involve a fee of USD 60.

According to the SLBFE Chairman, the rule will apply to only non-professional categories which are listed on the website of the bureau.

Under the first phase, it will apply to only 15 categories that are provided diplomatic services in 13 countries where labour units of the SLBFE are underway.

The SLBFE says that this move is aimed at safeguarding the rights of migrant workers by ensuring contract authenticity and transparency, prior to departure.

Exemptions will be granted to those who can present passports indicating their profession or relevant documentation proving their professional status abroad.

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Designated driver wasn’t at wheel during Dunhida bus crash

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Investigations into the tragic bus accident in the Dunhida area, along the Badulla–Mahiyanganaya main road, have revealed that the designated driver wasn’t at the wheel at the time of the crash.

According to the Police, the person at the wheel had initially volunteered to move the bus parked near the Muthiyangana Temple in the absence of the actual driver. 

When the official driver later arrived, he had allowed this individual to continue driving the bus.

Police also say that the individual at the wheel also possesses a valid driving license.

The accident, which occurred on June 21, had claimed the lives of 03 persons and injured 31 others.

The bus was reportedly transporting a group from Thambuttegama, Anuradhapura, on a pilgrimage to Kumbalwela.

(Pic : Accident1st)

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