Tuesday, June 6, 2017

People In South And Kalutara Feared Of Another Tsunami As Sea Water Invades Inland Areas

People living in and around coastal areas of Galle and
Kalutara feared of another Tsunami as the sea water continuosly invades the inland areas these days through several areas in Galle and Kalutara it has been revealed.

Accordingly sea water reported as invading the Galle road through several areas from Kahawa to Galle,Hikkaduwa up to the Thotagamuwa Bridge and several areas in Kalutara .

The sea water invaded the areas in Southern Province Kahawa,Polwatte,Godagama,Paraliya,Thotagamuwa and in Kalutara it has been reported.

The sea water had caused uprooting of several coconut treas near the Kalutara Railway track.The navy camp,bridges and Railway lines in Kalutara are at risk due to the present situation the sources said.

The invading of inland areas by sea water in Kalutara caused due to the breaking of a sand bund built there according to sources.

Authorities have taken steps to put sand bags and heavy rocks as a barricade to prevent sea tides.


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