Heavy rains cause flooding in many areas
April 29, 2011 09:58 am
Many areas in Districts including Ratnapura, Kalutara, Galle and Hambantota have experienced flooding due to the heavy rains while authorities have taken steps to get vulnerable families to safer areas, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) stated.
The water level of the Kalu Ganga caused some concern to the surrounding areas as the Irrigation Department yesterday warned families to be vigilant of possible flooding. Due to the continuous rains, surrounding areas in the Ratnapura and Kalutara Districts have been affected by rising water levels of the Kalu Ganga while some families have already been taken to protective zones, the DMC stated.
Many areas in Hambantota and Galle have also been affected by flooding with the water level of the Ging Ganga rising.
More rains are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central Provinces as well as the Galle and Matara Districts in the next 24 hours, the Meteorological Department announced.
