The A-9 main road to Jaffna has been flooded at Omanthai, prompting police to urge motorists to take alternate routes.
The area near Nochchimoddai Bridge and Omanthai Town, within the Omanthai Police Division, has been completely inundated.
As a result, light vehicles such as motorcycles and cars are unable to pass through, with only heavy vehicles, including lorries and buses, able to traverse the area, police said.
In light of this situation, the public and motorists using the A-9 main road through the Omanthai Police Division are advised to use alternative routes until the floodwaters recede.
Light vehicles traveling between Vavuniya and Jaffna are recommended to take the Jaffna route via Vavuniya, Chettikulam, and Mannar along the A-32 Mannar route.
Motorists are also advised to use alternate routes via Kebithigollewa, Welioya, Mullaitivu, and Paranthan or take the Medawachchiya, Chettikulam, and Mannar route to reach Jaffna, said Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa.
Meanwhile, a large tree has reportedly fallen across the road in Thirambi Adiya area along the Jaffna-Colombo main road in Puttalam this morning (27), causing a complete blockage.
This incident has disrupted vehicular traffic, according to Ada Derana reporter.
Meanwhile, flood warnings have been issued for several areas due to the overflowing of major river basins:
- Kelani River Basin: Glencourse, Kitulgala, Deraniyagala, and Norwood areas.
- Nilwala River Basin: Panadugama area.
- Mahaweli River Basin: Peradeniya and Nawalapitiya areas.
- Malwathu Oya River Basin: Thanthirimale area.
- Deduru Oya River Basin: Moragaswewa area.
- Maha Oya River Basin: Badalgama area.
