Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Waterl Level Of The Kalu River Increased

The water level of the Kalu River has  increased
according to the reports.

Due to the overflowing of Kalu River most parts of the Ratnapura District are still under water.

Few landslides have reported from Ayagama in Ratnapura District and another landslide  occurred in Kalutara District according to reports.

Meanwhile there is a landslide in mountain at  Rotumba,Matara at present it has been reported .

Water level in Ging river still remains unchanged. according to reports.

Rescue and relief efforts launched by the tri forces in adverse weather affected areas still continues.

Due To A Landslide Threat 37 Families Have Removed From Two Areas In Hambanthota

Due to a landslide threat ,37 families residing in
Pitakande reserve in Walasmulle and  Makadawala kanda areas in Hambanthota have been removed from there houses today (30)it has been reported.

Accordingly 30 familes in Pitakande reserve and 07 familes in Makadawala have been removed from their houses.

The removed families are currently located in Weerakanda Junior School and community center in Makadawala until the report of the National Building Research Organization received on the two areas .

A 36 Year Old Female Was Killed Due To A Knife Attack In Galle

A 36 year old female was killed due to a knife attack of
a male as a result of a brawl occurred between the two near Magalle bridge in Galle this evening (30).

The injured male had been admittee to the Intensive Care Unit of the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital for treatment.

The deceased  female arrived in  a Motorcycle and the assailant Male arrived in  a Three Wheeler began to attack each other on Galle -Matara main road  it has been revealed.

The cause for the brawl not yet been revealed.

Due To The Adverse Weather 23 Fuel Filling Stations Have Become Inactive

Due to the  adverse weather conditions 23 fuel  filling
stations in Southern,Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces belonging to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation have become inactive it has been reported.

Accordungly 11 Fuel filling stations in Southern,07 filling stations in Western Provinceand 05 in Sabaragamuwa have become inactive.

If there is a fuel shortage in any part of the country as a result of the adverse weather it should be informed to the  Petroleum Corporation the Disaster Management Unit of the Corporation has stated

Department Of Wid Life Has Introduced Hot Lines To Inform On Crocodile Threats In Three Provinces And A District

Image result for crocodile threat clipartThe Department Of Wild Life has introduced special contact numbers for the public to inform on Crocodile threats occurred in Southern Province including Matara,Western Province ,Eastern Province and Puttalam District as a result of overflowing several main rivers. 

Accordingly people in Southern Province should inform on the Crocodile threats to the numbers 0716-917 556 and 0718-215581.

For Western Province the number provided to inform Crocodile threats is 0718-213611 and for Eastern Province should contact the number 0718-253268.For the Puttalam District the number provided is 0714-429618.

Adverse Weather-193 Have Died And 94 Missing Due To Landslides And Floods

Image result for floods in galleThe death toll in adverse weather hit Districts has now increased to 193 and another 94 still remains as missing according to the Disaster Management Center.

Around 112 persons have injured due to the landslides and floods the Center has stated.More than 545,000 persons have displaced and affected due to the weather it has been reported.

Around 645 houses have been completely destroyed due to the adverse weather in several districts .

Meanwhile several areas in southern province and Ratnapura District are still under water and water level recedes very slowly according to the reports.Heavy showers have been reported from these areas today (30) as well.

The National Building Research Organization  has stated that if   the heavy showers continues within next 24 hours in Ratnapura,Kegalle,Galle,Matara,Hambanthota and Nuwara Eliya Districts landslides and falling of sand mounts are possible in these Districts.

Meanwhile government has requested public to provide water pumps for the benefit of the people in flooded areas and if anyone like to donate should contact the number 0727625950

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A Sudden Fire Erupted In A Tyre Shop At Armour Street

A sudden fire has broken out at a tyre shop near Armour street in Grandpass this evening (29) causing severe traffic congestion in the area....