Saturday, June 3, 2017

Sixty Families Have Been Evacuated Due To A Landslide In Walasmulle

Sixty families have been evacuated due to a  landslide
occured in Deniyakande in walasmulle area (Hambanthota) last night (03) for the second time it has been reported.

Due to the landslide the sixty familes living around Deniyakande have moved to safe areas according to the authorities.

In another instance sand mount had collapsed on to five line rooms in vanraja estate in Hatton area and residents of these houses  have been evacuated as a result.The sand mount had collapesed due to the heavy showers prevailing in the area it has been reported.

Landslides have been occurred in Thiruwanagange ,Balihena and polwatte mountains too according to reports.

Meanwhile the landslide warnings issued to the seven districts yesterday (03)has been extended for another 24 hours by the National Building Research Organization.

The landslide warnings have been  issued to the Ratnapura ,Kegalle, Galle,Matara,Kalutara ,Hambanthota and Nuwara Eliya districts.People in these districts are being advised to be  vigilant over landslides.


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