By: Isuru Parakrama
Colombo (LNW): A number of low-lying areas in the Matara and Galle districts have severely been affected by flooding caused by the overflowing of Nilwala and Gingganga rivers due to adverse weather conditions yesterday (14).
Low-lying areas of Thawalama, Neluwa, Morawaka, Akuressa, Athuraliya, Pitabeddara and Kotapola have been inundated by the flooding, correspondents said.
Traffic was disrupted on the Deniyaya – Akuressa route due to the collapse of several mounds, and bus services were also temporarily suspended.
A similar situation followed in Alapaladeniya of Neluwa – Morawala route, disrupting traffic.
The Akuressa – Thawalama main road was inundated in Thangalla area.
Meanwhile, traffic was disrupted in Mapalagama – Malamura route due to the flooding caused by the overflowing of Gingganga river.
In the backdrop, electricity was also disrupted in a number of areas including Thawalama, Neluwa, Morawaka, Opatha and Weerapana.
