Prime Minister Has Instructed Ministers And MP's To Go For Their Electorates And Provide Relief To Displaced People

Prime Minister Ranil Wikramsinghe has instructed the Ministers and MP's to go for their electorates to provide relief to those  affected  due to adverse weather, without staying in Colombo.

Prime Minister has instructed on this during a meeting held at Temple Trees on Saturday (27) morning to discuss on  the relief supplies to the people in flood/landslide affected areas.

GOLDEN MELODIES

Authorities Requested The Residents Lives Near Nilwala River Banks To Vacate Their Premises

Authorities have requested those living close to the

Nilwala river banks few hours ago to vacate their premises with immediate effect and move to safe areas as there is a possibility of overflowing the Nilwala River by breaking it's banks and the bunt constructed to prevent floods.

The request has been made from the residents of Hiththatiya,Thudawa,Malimbada,Godagama,Maduruduwa,Parahathgoda,Kadduwa and Siripanagoda areas.

Due to the rapid  overflowing of Nilwala River several areas and roads in Matara already submerged and some areas water level arisen to eight feets it has been reported.

Now the water overflowing from Nilwala River nearing the Matara town residents have said.

QUOTES FOR LIFE

An Indian Ship Carrying Essential Commodities For Displaced Persons Arrived In Colombo Harbor

An Indian ship "INS Krich "carrying essential commodities,medical aid ,material,personal , equipment and rescue divers for the benefit of   Sri Lankan persons affected by the adverse weather has  arrived in Colombo Harbor this morning(27). 

Indian government has sent this Ship as per a request made by Sri Lankan Government .

Another ship carrying essential commodities and medical aid is due to arrive Colombo tomorrow(28).

Meanwhile Indian Prime Minister Narendra Singh Modi has expressed his sympathies to the families of Sri Lankan flood and landslide victims through a Twitter message.

Landslide Warnings Issued To Eight Districts

If the rain continues further there's a risk of landslides in eight  districts according to the National Building Research Organization .

Accordingly the landslide warnings had been issued to Ratnapura Galle, Matara ,Kegalle ,Hambanthota,Kandy ,Nuwara Elliya and Kalutara Districts.

People in these Districts are advised to be in vigilant regarding landslide signs such as falling of trees,posts and cracking of building and houses. 

Transport Between Galanigama And Dodangama Of Southern Expressway Disrupted Due To The Floods

Transport between Galanigama and Dodandgama of the  Southern Expressway has been  disrupted due to the floods it has been reported.

A section of the Southern Expressway between Galanigama and Dodangama is being submerged and the water level there is increasing according to the reports.

Authorities have advised the drivers of light vehicles  arriving from Matarra to use welipanna inter exchange to exit due to this situation.

Due to the floods the Road Development Authority has imposed restrictions for motorists when departing through several exit points of the Southern Expressway.

Earlier authorities  had requested the motorists to control the speed of their vehicles due to the submerged areas of the Southern Expressway.