Heavy rainfall floods sections of Wellawaya–Colombo main road, disrupting traffic

Heavy rainfall floods sections of Wellawaya–Colombo main road, disrupting traffic

May 10, 2026   09:33 pm

Several areas along the Wellawaya–Colombo main road have been inundated following heavy rainfall experienced in Wellawaya and surrounding areas tonight (10).

The Gangaramaya Temple area and Ethiliwewa region in Wellawaya have been affected by flooding, resulting in disruptions to vehicular movement along the main road.

Authorities said that traffic flow in the affected sections has been obstructed due to rising water levels.

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