Heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas of Radapola Ara, a tributary of the Kirindi Oya in Wellawaya, has caused a large volume of water to flow through the stream.
The surge in water flow inundated the Wellawaya Watavana Estate Road, disrupting traffic,
As the floodwater flowed into the Kirindi Oya, a rapid rise in the river’s water level was also observed.