Flood and landslide warnings extended as rainstorms continue

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Irrigation Department today (Sept
has continued.Thereby, the flood warnings, initially issued on Thursday (Sept
28), for the following areas have been extended for another 24 hours effective until tomorrow morning (Oct
Divithura, Baddegama, Niyagama, Neluwa, Tawalama, Nagoda, Elpitiya and Bope Poddala Divisional Secretariat Divisions of Gin Ganga
today for the low-lying areas of Attanagalu Oya in Gampaha, Minuwangoda, Ja-Ela, Katana and Wattala.Motorists passing through and residents
in these areas are advised to pay high attention to the prevailing adverse weather conditions
Meanwhile, disaster management authorities have been requested to take adequate precautions in this regard.Meanwhile, the National Building
Research Organization (NBRO) has extended the landslide warnings issued for parts of Galle, Hambantota, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Matale,
until 10:00 a.m
Secretariat Divisions