Heavy Showers Caused Floods In Low Land Areas In Galle And Ratnapura-Some Roads Blocked Due To Fallen Trees

Due to the heavy showers prevailing in a flood threat

occurs in low land areas surrounding the Gin ,Kalu ,Kelaniya and Nilwala rivers as the water levels of these rivers are on the rise Department of Irrigation has stated.

According to the Department ,flood threat is risen in Thawalama,Baddegama,Palinda Nuwara, Bulathsinghala,Horana and Ratnapura areas as well due to the heavy showers.

As the water level of Kalu river risen from Ratnapura area Muwagama,Karangoda and Hangamuwa areas have been flooded  and several low land areas in Ehaliyagoda and Nawalapitiya areas too flooded .Two sluice gates of Kukule Ganga (River)had been opened due to to the rising water level of the Kalu river.

Due to the strong winds assisted with heavy showers in Galle,Galle-Yakkalamulla road has been blocked this evening as trees fallen on to the road it has been reported.

Meanwhile due to the heavy showers and strong winds a huge tree had been fallen on to the road near Rawathawatte,Moratuwa and as a result heavy traffic has been reported in Galle road according to the reports.

A motor car was damaged after a part of a roof belongs to flyover bridge in Bambalapitiya railway station had  fallen on to the car today as a result of strong winds.

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Shifting Residents In Mountainous Areas Of Neluwa To Safe Places Has Begun Due To Landslide Threats

Disaster Management Center has informed the people

living in mountain areas of Neluwa in Galle to move to safer places due to the heavy threat of landslides in those areas.

The center has informed the public in those areas already to leave their houses and move to safer places and tri forces have already begun to shifting those living in mountain areas to safer locations it has been reported.

Disaster Management Center has also warned the public in Ehaliyagoda area in Ratnapura too on landslides due to the heavy showers.

During last 24 hours a rain fall exceeding 150 mili meters had been received by Neluwa area and a rain fall exceeding 126 mili meters received by Ehaliyagoda.