Puttalam -Mannar Road From Puttalam Entry Closed For Transport Activities Due To Rising Water Level Of Kala Oya (River)

Transport activities of Puttalam.-Mannar road had been stopped as a result of the flood situation occured at   Puttalam Entry in Mannar road located through Vilpattu National park the Disaster Management Center in Puttalam District has announced .

The flood situation is occurred as a result of the rising water level of Kala oya(River) following the heavy showers prevailing in central hills it has been reported .

The puttalan entry of Puttalam -Mannar Road Eluwankulama cross had been closed near the shoe bridge for transport activities as a water force around five feet high flown  through the road yesterday (18)due to the rising water level of Kala oya it has been revealed .

Public is being advised to use Puttalam -Anuradhapura Road when travelling to Mannar .