A landslide has occurred in the Rambadagama area of Kotmale, impacting the central part of the village located between the Nuwara Eliya–Pudalu Oya roads. Residents say the landslide began on the night of November 27 and continued into the early hours of the following morning.
Initial reports suggest that several people have lost their lives, while others have been injured. With roads blocked and the terrain unstable, locals are struggling to reach those in need and transport the injured to medical facilities.
The situation has been made worse by a complete power outage and the loss of all telephone networks in the area, severely limiting communication and delaying assistance. Nearly 50 individuals are believed to be trapped, and family members are urgently calling for government intervention to begin rescue operations.
According to the Police Media Spokesperson’s Office, the landslide has been reported, but detailed information remains unavailable due to the communication breakdown. Disaster response teams have reportedly not yet reached the affected location.
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