Sea erosion threatens Southern coast

Telwatta group corr

Sea erosion has begun at the beginning of the off-season in the Southern coastal belt, especially between Balapitiya- Galle areas. However, the threat is reduced due to reefs in existence since 1991.

Yet, large boulders placed in some areas have sunk gradually since about two decades.

As a result, tidal waves have managed to encroach the boulders and waves are seen crossing over to the Galle road from some areas during the off-season.