Due to the prevailing heavy rainfall, there is a risk of rockfalls along the Colombo–Badulla main road in the Halduwumulla, Marangahawela, and Haputale areas, the Badulla Disaster Management Centre stated.
It has already been reported that with the continuous downpour, several large rocks have fallen from hilltops onto the road in the Halduwumulla, Kalupahana, and Pussellawa areas. Although vehicles are still able to travel, the relevant authorities have been informed, said Jagath Kumara Rajapaksha, Chairman of the Halduwumulla Pradeshiya Sabha.
However, the police have urged motorists to drive with extreme caution, as there remains a risk of rocks rolling down from the mountain slopes onto the road between Marangahawela, Beragala, and Haputale along the Colombo–Badulla main road amid the ongoing heavy rains.
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