Sliding on the Samsara Kanda (Samsara hill) in Aranayake was activated again this morning as heavy rains hit the area, the DMC in Kegale said.

The rescue missions were forced to be paused due to the situation.

The area was hit by heavy rains this morning, hampering the rescue mission.

The army is looking for more than 120 people still thought to be buried under the mud.