Due to a landslide occurred in Pambahinna,Niyandagala at Balangoda Area(Rathnapura District) today(03) a Buddhist Temple in the area had been sub merged it has been reported.A Buddhist Monk who was residing in the temple is reported as missing following the landslide the Police have stated.The Balangoda Police and Police Officers attached to Samanalawewa Police Check Point are reported as launching a search operation to find the missing monk.
The Police have taken steps to evacuate the people residing in foot of the mountain area where the landslide has occurred.
The Landslide occurred due to the continuous heavy showers prevailing in the area since last few days the Police have said,The Disaster Management Center has earlier predicted the area as vulnerable to landslides .
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