The Meteorology Department issued a red alert warning for five provinces including the Western province. Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces will receive heavy rainfall (above 150 mm) today as a result of a low-level atmospheric disturbance near the country.
People living in land slide-prone areas and low-lying areas in river basins are requested to be vigilant. Yakkalamulla in Galle district received the highest rainfall of 195 mm in the last 24 hours.
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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