Nalaka Godahewa and two others released on bail

Schools across Sri Lanka closed owing to adverse weather

Schools across Sri Lanka were instructed to be closed, Monday, owing to adverse weather. Flash floods wreaked havoc across Sri Lanka, Sunday, killing 14 people, with rivers overflowing and major cities, including parts of Colombo being inundated. Among those killed were three people of the same family in Puwakpitiya. The Department of Meteorology said that over 400 mm of rain was experienced in some parts of the country. (Colombo Gazette)

02 Jun, 2024

Flash floods wreak havoc across Sri Lanka killing 14

Flash floods wreaked havoc across Sri Lanka, Sunday, killing 14 people, with rivers overflowing and major cities, including parts of Colombo being inundated. Among those killed were three people of the same family in Puwakpitiya. The Department of Meteorology said that over 400 mm of rain was experienced in some parts of the country. Landslide warnings were issued for parts of Sri Lanka, including Ratnapura, Kegalle and Padukka. The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) said that he

02 Jun, 2024

Three from the same family killed in Puwakpitiya

Three people from the same family were killed following flash floods in Puwakpitiya. According to reports, a 36-year-old woman, her 78-year-old father and 07-year-old daughter were swept away by flood waters. A canal located near the house had overflowed while they were sleeping and swept them away. Heavy overnight rain had resulted in major rivers overflowing and floods being reported across the country. (Colombo Gazette)

02 Jun, 2024