Sri Lankans Rushed To Help The Victims Of Floods/Landslides

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Water Level In Baddegama Is Increasing -Kalu River To Overflow Through A Bund In Panapitiya

As Baddegama in Galle District is in threat of heavy floods the water level in Baddegama has been reported as increasing at present.

This situation has occurred due to the receding of flood waters in upper parts of the Ging River ,Neluva,Thavalama and Hiniduma areas according to the authorities.

Due to this situation authorities have decided to break and remove the old bridge in Baddegama area.To prevent the breaking of a bund in Ging River from Baddegama area , tri forces and irrigation department officials has begun depositing sand bags in the places where water is leaking it has been revealed. 

Naval officers are reported as removing the waste collected at the Baddegama-Wakwella Bridge at present.

In addition  ,Kalu River  too begun to overflow through a bund in Panapitiya ,Kalutara District it has been reported.

Due to this the residents of Panadura Town and residents lives in Wadduwa,Moranthuduwa and around Bolgoda lake are being advised to be in vigilant on the situation and the residents in risk areas are  advised to vacate their premises by the authorities.

A Fire Is Raging In Rock Hill Reserve In Badulle

A sudden fire has  occurred in "Rock Hill" reserve in Badulle this evening(28) due to the dry weather prevails there it has been reported.

The fire is still raging and several acres of land belongs to the reserve had been already destroyed due to it according to the reports.

A Threat Of Crocodile Attacks Arisen In Matara Due To The Overflowing Of Nilwala River

As the Nilwlala River is continuously overflowing a threat has arisen of dangerous crocodiles invading the land areas according to the Government sources. 

Government Information Department has announced today that people lives near Nilwala River should be vigilant on crocodile attacks .

People lives near the river banks of Nilwala have   yesterday(27) advised to vacate their homes and move to safety places as a threat arisen of breaking the bund build to prevent flooding.

Death Toll Due To The Adverse Weather Arisen To 151-111 Still Missing

The death toll due to the adverse weather condition in 15 Districts of the country  had arisen to 151 by this evening(28) while 111 remained missing according to the Disaster Management Center(DMC).

More than 442,000 persons have been displaced and affected due to landslides and floods the Center has stated.

After two days of heavy showers followed by landslides and floods in 15 districts relief and rescue teams had today managed to reach thousands of stranded people in the areas where electricity and telecommunication lines are cut and water supply cutoff .

Many Places in 15 districts throughout the country affected due to floods and landslides  including Galle,Ratnapura and Matara towns  are still under water and in some places water recedes with the improved weather condition  it has been reported.