By Prasad Rukmal
Torrential rain this afternoon left parts of Hali-Ela town submerged and traffic disrupted across several routes in the Badulla District, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.
A surge of rainwater flooded the Kandegedara road, damaging shops and halting movement in the town.
Landslides also blocked sections of the Ella–Wellawaya, Passara–Madolsima–
Two cattle were killed by lightning strikes in Udugama, Hali-Ela.
RDA Executive Engineer S.S. Hennayake said clearing operations are underway to reopen affected roads.
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings until 6 p.m. tomorrow (October 5) for Hali-Ela, Ella, Badulla, Passara, and several other high-risk divisions.
Residents have been urged to remain alert and avoid hillside travel.
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The Gaza war started on October 7, 2023, following the Hamas attack on a southern Israeli border town. Some 1200 people died, while Hamas took 250 Israelis as hostages.
On his second death anniversary, we pay our deepest respect and heartfelt tribute to General Lionel Balagalle, an illustrious son of Sri Lanka, a noble soldier, and an exemplary leader whose vision, dedication, and humility have left an indelible mark on the Sri Lanka Army and our nation.
All passengers departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will be allowed to check-in 4 hours before their scheduled departure time.
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