Nine killed in Bogahawaththa earth-slip

Bodies of nine people who died when Bogahawaththa Kanda collapsed have been received at Pimbura Hospital says the doctor in charge Dr. G.D.R. Rodrigo.
Several other houses are on the verge of collapse due to the earth slip while more than ten villages in e area are undr water and Air Force assistance has been sought to send relief to the villagers say Divisional Secretry S.K. Senadheera.
Meanwhile people living along the banks of Kalu Ganga in Ratnapura, Elapatha, Pelmadulla, Kuruvita, Kiriella and Ayagama have been warned regarding possible major floods. Also, those living along the banks of Kalu Ganga in Ingiriya, Bulathsinhala, Palinda-Nuwara, Millaniya and Padukka are also advised to take measures from possible major floods.

A minor flood warning has been given to people living along the banks of the Kelani River in Kolonnawa, Biyagama, Kelaniya, Kaduwela, Dompe, Hanwella, Padukka and Avissawella.
People living in the lower levels of the Nilwala River inner dam area such as Kokduwa, Malimbada and Akuressa have been requested to evacuate as early as possible.
Meanwhile, a landslide warning has been issued for Ratnapura, Kegalle, Galle and Kalutara districts. The people living in vulnerable areas in these districts have been requested to be watchful for the possibility of landslides, rock falls and cut slope failures and be ready to move into safe places if the rain continues.
Motorists using the Southern Expressway have been warned that Kokmaduwa and Welipenna interchanges have been flooded and to use alternative exits.

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