Extreme weather : 5 key updates on traffic

November 7, 2023 at 5:27 PM

  • The Police have advised motorists to drive very carefully due to the heavy rains experienced in several parts of Sri Lanka at present. 
  • Amour Street Junction in Colombo is reportedly inundated due to the heavy rains being experienced in the area. Motorists have been requested to remain vigilant.
  • A large tree has fallen across the road at Udukumbura in Nelumdeniya resulting in vehicular traffic being restricted to one lane along the Colombo- Kandy main road.
  • An earth slip has completely blocked traffic between Beragala and Haldumulla on the Colombo – Badulla main road. 
  • The Railway Department says trains on the Kelani Valley railway line have been blocked due to a tree falling on the tracks between Maradana and Baseline. (NewsWire)