Kelaniya Divisional Secretary J.A.D.G.S. Ranasinghe said several areas are already inundated, and water levels in the Kelaniya River are expected to rise further in the coming hours. Authorities warn that the situation could escalate rapidly due to continuous heavy rainfall.
People in the affected areas are advised to relocate to the designated safety shelters established at:
According to the Divisional Secretariat, more than 21,000 individuals from 4,000 families have already been affected by the severe flooding. Emergency teams are continuing support operations as water levels remain unstable.
