Roadblocks have been reported in several areas as a result of the inclement weather experienced in various parts of Sri Lanka.
The Police said the A-9 Road to Jaffna is flooded at Omanthai and requested motorists to use alternative roads via Kebithigollewa, Welioya, Mullaitivu, and Paranthan, or through Medawachchiya, Chettikulam, and Mannar to reach Jaffna.
Traffic has been affected in the area near the Minuwangoda Bridge along the Padeniya- Anuradhapura due to flooding.
A fallen tree has blocked the Anuradhapura- Colombo Road at Sirambiady, Puttalam. Efforts are underway to remove the tree.
The collapse of a bridge at Oluvil, Kalladi has disrupted traffic along the Akkaraipattu- Kalmunai Road.
Motorists have been requested to take alternative routes and to remain vigilant of disasters due to bad weather. (Newswire)