MONSOON WREAKS HAVOC CLAIMS SIX MISSING FOUR LIVES,
According to the data put out by the DMS three people have died as a result of lightning that had accompanied heavy rains
The South West monsoon has wreaked havoc in many parts of the country already claiming four lives while six remain missing, Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said yesterday.
MONSOON WREAKS HAVOC CLAIMS SIX MISSING FOUR LIVES,
According to the data put out by the DMS three people have died as a result of lightning that had accompanied heavy rains. Two persons have died in Trincomalee, and one in Ridimaliyadda in the Badulla district as a result of lightning. A school teacher had died in Badalkumbura in the Moneragala District when a tree which had got uprooted fell on her. Heavy winds have been reported from the Moneragala District.
A mini landslide in Marikkar Street in Kalutara District has damaged two houses, one house has been damaged in Beruwala.
The 150 year old tunnel which connects Kandy to Aniwatte has become vulnerable with the adverse weather conditions.the authorities have closed the tunnel.the residents say they are inconvenienced by this move.
Central province has received a rainfall of more than 100mm during the past days. Colombo has also experienced a rainfall of 100mm.
Heavy rain, strong winds were predicted in both inland and sea areas in the coming days due to the South West monsoon which is said to be breaking in. Heavy showers which may exceed 150mm was predicted in the Sabaragamuwa province while showers of more than 100 mm was predicted elsewhere. The DMC warned that the water levels of Kalu, Nilwala, Gin and Kelani rivers and in Attanagalu oya could increase
Fishing and naval communities were advised to keep away from the sea.
The DMC warned that the water levels of Kalu, Nilwala, Gin and Kelani rivers and in Attanagalu oya could increase. People living along the banks should focus on the water levels. They were advised to collect their essentials such as jewellery, title deeds and other important documents and prepare a pack so that they could take with them if the need for evacuation arises. Additional reports by J A L Jayasinghe, Sunil Tanthroarachchi, Saman Palitha Nanayakkara and Nayanajeewa Bandara.