One missing as rains lash Galle

Ishara Mudugamuwa

A resident in Katukanaththa, Karandeniya was reported missing following heavy floods in the Ambalangoda Karandeniya, Elpitiya and Balapitiya in the Galle district caused by heavy showers experienced in the region during the last few days.

Heavy showers were experienced throughout the country during the last two days. The Puttalam-Mannar road was closed for traffic due to the flood conditions.

Heavy showers and strong winds could be expected all over the country during the ensuing period due to the disturbance in the lower atmosphere, said Meteorologist-in-charge D A Jayasinghearachchi.

“Sri Lanka is experiencing the South West Monsoon Season and it will be over after a week.

With the beginning of the Second inter monsoon period this condition will change. Clear weather can be expected in the morning, while there will be evening showers,” he said.

Meanwhile, Disaster Relief Service Centre, Galle Coordinating Officer Sanjeewa Karunaratne said 126 members of 25 families in Galle District have been displaced as a result of heavy rains, Sumathipala Deeyagahage, our Southern Province Roving correspondent reports. One hundred and two members from 24 families of Elpitiya and four members of one family in Welivitiya Divitura consists of this group.

Karandeniya police has taken steps to transport students marooned at Karandeniya Maha Vidyalaya. The Disaster Management unit informed that 27 house in Elpitiya were damaged.

Additional District Secretary, Galle Bandula Harischandra said flood waters in many areas in the Gale district was subsiding by yesterday.