Sri Lanka Navy has deployed 33 relief tams in the Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa and Northwestern Provinces to provide relief to the people affected by the floods caused by torrential rains. By this afternoon (05th June 2021), Navy relief teams have rescued to 66 more persons including children and women, affected by floods in several areas in the Gampaha and Kalutara districts and provided them relief measures.

The separator tanks containing furnace oil at the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery managed by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, have overflowed with the ingress of rain water following heavy downpour. Responding to this eventuality, the Navy and Sri Lanka Coast Guard leaped into action yesterday evening (04th June 2021) to skim the furnace oil exposed to the external environment and to prevent further spread of it.

 Three direct telephone numbers to tackle inconveniences in transporting dairy, egg and meat products

Permission will be given for egg and meat mobile vendors soon..

Countries across the world celebrate World Environment Day today - 5th of June 2021