Over 150 villagers, including Naula, Kongahawela and Moragolla situated along the Ambanganga in Matale were flooded today, following heavy rains. Pictures show some of the damage caused by the flooding. Pix by Kanchana Kumara Ariyadasa
An earth slip had occurred on the Kandy-Mahiyangana road near Hunnasgiriya Town today (17) obstructing traffic along the road. The National Building Research Organization says that Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Badulla and Matale districts will be at risk of disaster situations such as landslides and rock falls, if prevailing showers continue for the next 24 hours. (Pic by Chandana Uduwavala)