Heavy Rains Plague Sri Lanka: Armour Street, Thunmulla Junction, and High-Level Road Submerged, Badulla-Welimada Road Blocked Due to Embankment Collapse

November 18, 2023

Heavy rains wreaked havoc in several areas of Sri Lanka, causing widespread flooding and traffic disruptions.

Armour Street, Thunmulla Junction, and High-Level Road at Kirulapone were submerged, leading to significant traffic obstructions. Commuters faced challenges navigating through the inundated streets, with authorities urging caution and alternative routes.

In a separate incident, the Badulla-Welimada road encountered a major obstruction as an embankment collapsed onto the roadway in the Puhulpola area. The collapse resulted in the complete blockage of the road, disrupting the normal flow of traffic.