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Severe Traffic Congestion Reported From Baseline Road And Paliyagoda Due To Flood Relief Efforts

A Severe traffic congestion has been reported from Baseline Road in Colombo and Paliyagoda(In Western Province) areas this evening due to the flood relief activities currently underway it has been reported.

The traffic block in Baseline Road in Colombo has extended towards Borella area according to reports.

Police have advised the motorists to use alternative routes to ease the traffic congestion.

A Large Number Of Sri Lankans Donated Essential Goods Needed For Flood And Landslide Victims

According to the requests made by  government and non governmental organizations a large number of  essential goods needed for flood and landslide victims are being  donated by  Sri Lankans residing  in all parts of the country by showing their humanity it has been reported.

Several organization have today (20) distributed these collected items including cooked meals packets ,sanitary ware,soap and other essential items to the flood and landslide victims  with the assistance of police and tri forces.

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Water Levels In Flooded Areas Decreasing Slightly -Authorities

The water levels of surrounding areas of Kelani River and other areas in Colombo has slowly decreased today(20) compared to yesterday according to the authorities.

Although the flood situation in Colombo and other districts in the country still remains water levels in flooded areas are slightly decreasing the authorities have stated.

The floods and landslides caused due to the heavy showers affected for 22 districts in the country it has been revealed.

HEALTH TIP

DIARRHEA
Signs and symptoms associated with diarrhea may include:

• Frequent, loose, watery stools
• Abdominal cramps
• Abdominal pain
• Fever
• Blood in the stool
• Bloating 

Colombo Chief Magistrate Has Ordered Authorities To Release 15 Elephants Temporarily

The Colombo Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya has today(20) ordered government authorities to release 15 elephants who were taken into custody recently  back to their caretakers  until the processions (perhara's) of Buddhist Temples end on  31st of August.

These elephants are due to be released to their caretakers on Rs.30 million worth bonds .

Government Authorities have taken several elephants including baby elephants to their custody recently as the  caretakers  do not have proper permits to keep these elephants.