The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” is centered near latitude 10.7°N and longitude 80.6°E, about 130 km North of Jaffna at 11.30 p.m. on 29th November. It is very likely to move nearly northwards parallel to North Tamil Nadu coast, during next 24 hours.
The Department of Irrigation informs the public that the news circulating on social media claiming that the Right bank flood protection bund of the Kelani River is at risk of breaching is completely false.
We look to the country’s business community for support in restoring normalcy to public life – President
Amid the current national crisis, many foreign countries, governments, organisations and individuals have expressed strong willingness to provide financial and material assistance for those affected by the disaster. With the aim of establishing a rapid mechanism to ensure the swift and efficient clearance of such relief items, a special discussion was held yesterday (29) at the Presidential Secretariat.
Effective coordination ensures that relief benefits can be delivered more efficiently to disaster-affected people - President
Mr. Prabath Chandrakeerthi has been appointed as the Commissioner-General of Essential Services.
A discussion was held today (29) at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) between the Government and leading telecommunication companies. The meeting focused on special measures required to urgently restore telephone and internet communication networks disrupted across the country due to the prevailing adverse weather and disaster situation.
The Government wishes to inform the public and the international donor community that certain contributors have experienced difficulties when transferring funds to the designated Central Bank accounts during the ongoing national relief efforts.
To ensure smooth and uninterrupted receipt of donations, donors facing such issues are advised to direct their contributions in LKR to the following Bank of Ceylon account.
Account Name: Deputy Secretary to the Treasury
Account Number: 2026450
Bank: Bank of Ceylon
In addition, donors who wish to make contributions directly to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s foreign currency accounts may use the details listed below:
Foreign Currency Account Details
1. US Dollar (USD)
Bank: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, New York, USA
Recipient Account Name: Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Account Number: 04015541
Routing Number: 021001033
SWIFT: BKTRUS33XXX
2. Euro (EUR)
Bank: ODDO BHF Bank, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Recipient Account Name: Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Account Number: 0000739854
IBAN: DE39500202000000739854
SWIFT: BHFBDEFF500
3. Pound Sterling (GBP) – Account 1
Bank: HSBC Bank Plc, London, UK
Recipient Account Name: Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Account Number: 39600144
Sort Code: 40-05-15
IBAN: GB48MIDL40051539600144
SWIFT: MIDLGB22XXX
4. Pound Sterling (GBP) – Account 2
Bank: Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd, London, UK
Recipient Account Name: Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Account Number: 88001249
Sort Code: 40-50-56
IBAN: GB89BCEY40505688001249
SWIFT: BCEYGB2LXXX
5. Japanese Yen (JPY)
Bank: MUFG Bank, Tokyo, Japan
Recipient Account Name: Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Account Number: 653-0407895
SWIFT: BOTKJPJTXXX
6. Australian Dollar (AUD)
Bank: Reserve Bank of Australia
Recipient Account Name: Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Account Number: 81736-4
BSB: 092002
SWIFT: RSBKAU2SXXX
For further assistance, donors are encouraged to contact the relevant authorities via the established communication channels.
The Government expresses its sincere appreciation to all individuals, organisations and international partners for their continued generosity and support during this critical period.
An aircraft carrying relief donation from the Government and people of India for those affected by the disaster arrived in Sri Lanka early this morning (29).
Opposition Expresses Full Support, Including for Enforcing Emergency Regulations if Necessary
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed District Secretaries to proceed with rescue and relief operations for affected communities without allowing financial constraints to hinder their work.
President Directs Officials to Ensure Uninterrupted Disaster Relief – Funds to Be Released as Needed
Director General of Government Information, H.S.K.J. Bandara, announced that Rs. 1.2 billion has already been allocated for ongoing disaster relief efforts across the country.
Based on the heavy rainfall currently being received in the Kalu River Basin and the analysis of water level data recorded at hydrological gauging stations maintained by the Irrigation Department within the Kalu River Basin, it is hereby warned that a Major Flood Situation is likely to occur within the next few hours in the low-lying floodplain areas of the Kalu River.
