Tri-Forces launch rescue operations; Schools closed in Sabaragamuwa Province

Floods have been reported in several areas due to the Gin and Nilwala rivers reaching spill levels. 

Rising water levels of the Gin River has resulted in floods in Baddegama, Thawalama, Nagoda, Welivitiya and Divitura in Galle District. 

The Army, Navy and Air Force are engaged in rescue operations in Galle, Kalutara, Matara and Hambantota districts deploying special boats and helicopters. 

Meanwhile it has been reported that roads are inundated in the Ranna area on Tangalle-Kataragama main road, Tangalle-Weeraketiya road and the Tangalle-Tissa road are submerged due to floods. 

All schools in the Sabaragamuwa Province have been closed due to the prevailing adverse weather and floods, the provincial education secretary said.