Torrential rains cause havoc in many districts

Twenty six families comprising nintey six individuals in Ratnapura have been displaced and housed in temporary shelters, due to the current inclement weather , Assistant Director of the Disaster Management Center Pradeep Kodippili said.

He also said that chances of floods were remote even though the Kalu Gangar level is rising . The water level of the Kalu Ganga, as per the water meter gauge at Pulungupitiya, is currently reported at 6.33 metres. If the water level of the Kalu Ganga exceeds 7.5 metres, it is accepted as a flood situation for the Ratnapura city.

Koddippili also said the rain water blockages are the main reason behind the flooding in many areas, following the heavy rainfall.

The DMC Assistant Director further said a landslide warning had been issued for four districts - Ratnapura, Kegalle, Galle and Kalutara. The warning requests the people living in vulnerable areas to be watchful for the possibility of landslides, rock falls and cut slope failures and be ready to move into safe places if the rain continues.

The landslide warning is issued to Ratnapura, Elapatha, Pelmadulla, Kuruwita, Eheliyagoda, Kiriella, Imbulpe, Ayagama and Kahawatta administrative divisions in Ratnapura District.

It is also extended to Beddegama, Yakkalamulla and Nagoda divisional secretariats in the Galle district and Bulathkohupitiya and Dehiowita in Kegalle district. Bulathsinhala, Agalawatta, Walallawita and Baduraliya divisional secretariats in Kalutara district are also requested to stay vigilant.

The Disaster Management Unit of Galle district reports that Aththadassi Primary College in Poddala divisional secretariat has been affected by a landslide. The severe weather conditions have affected 1,058 families in the Galle district as well, the DM unit also reports. 

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