town was flooded this afternoon since the water levels went up in a number of rivers including Kalu Ganga, We Ganga, Kuru Ganga, Denawak Ganga and Hangamu Ganga.
Number of areas in Rathnapura, Kuruwita, Kiriella, Pelmadulla, Kahawaththa, Niwithigala, Kalawana, Ayagama and Elapatha divisional secretary areas are under water now.
Rathnapura District Secretary Ms. Malani Premarathna said that several areas of the district would be at risk of landslides if rain continued for six more hours.
Rathnapura District Secretary Ms. Malani Premarathna said that several areas of the district would be at risk of landslides if rain continued for six more hours.
Residents of the area said that low-lying areas were going under water since a large 'mara' tree that was on the riverbank of Kalu Ganga uprooted and blocked the river near the bridge at Malwala junction on Rathnapura - Wewelwaththa road.
Several places in Rathnapura town including the area in front of the police station were flooded by the afternoon.
Meanwhile, the schools were closed by 12 noon and the town was jammed with traffic.
Several places in Rathnapura town including the area in front of the police station were flooded by the afternoon.
Meanwhile, the schools were closed by 12 noon and the town was jammed with traffic.
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