Srilanka

People living along the Gin Ganga and Nilwala Ganga in the Galle and Matara Southern Province had been asked to be vigilant following a minor flood situation in the regions.&Gin Ganga and Niwala have come close to spill level as a result of heavy showers. People living along the banks of these two rivers should be vigilant,& DMC Spokesman Dr Pradeep Kodippili said.

The Elections Commission has decided to open complaint offices to investigate election complaints at the Elections Secretariat in Rajagiriya and all the District Offices to entertain complaints relating to the forthcoming Presidential election.

A Colombo bound train has derailed between Pothuhera and Polgahawela, stated the Railway Control Room.Reportedly, train services on the Northern Line might experience a delay over the accident.Reportedly, the Colombo bound Kankesanthurai train ‘Uththara Devi& had derailed in this manner.

Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department warned the general public indicating that Prevailing showery condition in the South-western part is expected to enhance to some extent during next few days (From today to 24th September). Issuing media release this morning the center further says Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces. Heavy falls about 150 mm are likely at someplaces in Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Western provinces.