Bank Documents Have Been Destroyed Due To A Fire Broke Out In A State Bank Building At Katunayake

Due to a sudden fire broke out this evening in the second story of a State Bank Building at Katunayake ,A part of the Building has been completely destroyed and a large number of Bank Documents are reported as burnt according to the Police.

However the Moneys stored at the Bank are safe the Police have said.

The fire has jointly doused by the Katunayake Air Port Fire Brigade ,Seeduwa Urban Council Fire Brigade and Air Force which arrived at the scene shortly after the fire has broke out.

Katunayake Police are conducting investigations on the incident.

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Heavy Showers To Continue In Most Parts Of The Island - Meteorology Department

Due to the Atmospheric Disturbance prevailing in Sri Lanka at present heavy showers assisted with strong winds will continue  in most parts of the country during  coming days according to the Meteorology Department.

The showers will occur mainly during the evening and in some parts of the island in morning session as well the Department has said.

Around 100 mili meter Heavy Showers  may occur in some parts of the island it has been revealed.

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Due To The Heavy Showers Prevailing In Many Roads And Low Land Areas In Polonnaruwa And Hambanthota Have Been Flooded

Due to the heavy showers prevailing in since few days Many Roads and low land areas in Polonnaruwa(In North Central Province) and Hambanthota(In Southern Province) Districts have been flooded according to Disaster Management Center(DMC).

In Polonnaruwa the Road leading  to Popular Somawathi Chaithya has closed  down due to the floods and Crocodiles and Wild Elephants have seen on the road made dangerous for public to travel through it Police have said.

Due to the overflowing of Hungama,Bataatha ,Gajamangama and Mahawewa Rivers several low land areas and roads in Hambanthota District have been flooded the sources have said.

Due to the opening of Sluice Gates in Kawudulla Reservoir and Parkarama Tank a section of Polonnaruwa-Batticloe Main Road has been flooded and disrupted the Public Transport according to Police.

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