Landslide disrupts traffic at Gampola

Vehicular movement between the Nuwara- Eliya -Gampola stretch has been disrupted after an earth slip sent mud and boulders crashing on to the road, official said.

They said a large earth slip has cut-off the road at the 48^{th mile post between Nuwara-Eliya and Gampola and road users were advised to take alternative routes.}

Earlier today an official with the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported that several minor earth slips had taken place in many areas in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya Districts following overnight rains.

He cautioned motorists and other road users to check out on the weather patterns before deciding to travel into these areas.

Source: http://www.sundaytimes.lk/index.php/latest/6766-landslide-disrupts-traffic-at-gampola

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