(241128) -- COLOMBO, Nov. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cars run on a waterlogged road in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 26, 2024. Four people were killed, nine were injured, and six were missing due to floods in Sri Lanka, said the Disaster Management Center (DMC) on Wednesday.
The floods have affected 230,743 people and destroyed more than 600 houses, Director General of the DMC Udaya Herath told a press conference. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)
The Kaduwela exit of the Southern Expressway has been inundated, disrupting traffic for motorists travelling from the Kadawatha direction.
The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development has advised drivers to avoid the affected area and use alternative routes until further notice. Stay safe and plan your journey accordingly.
