23 Passengers Saved After Bus Carried Away by Floodwaters in Kumbukkana

Severe rainfall in the Monaragala district has caused the Colombo–Wellawaya main road in the Kumbukkana area to become flooded, according to the Disaster Management Centre. The flooding resulted from the Kumbukkan Oya overflowing its banks, leaving parts of the roadway impassable.During the incident, a bus carrying 23 passengers was caught in powerful currents and swept off course as it attempted to navigate the submerged stretch. Emergency teams responded swiftly, rescuing all passengers without delay. Efforts to retrieve the stranded bus from the floodwaters are continuing.