The Chilaw General Hospital has been closed indefinitely after heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding that left the facility almost completely underwater, Hospital Director Dr. Sumith Attanayake announced.
According to Dr. Attanayake, more than five feet of water has engulfed the hospital grounds, halting all medical operations and causing major disruptions to patient care.In response to the emergency, the Sri Lanka Air Force deployed helicopters to transfer critically ill patients to Colombo and Puttalam hospitals. Once water levels receded slightly, other patients were shifted to Wariyapola and Kurunegala hospitals for continued treatment.
The flooding has also damaged key equipment, including the hospital’s CT scanner, and several wards remain inundated, creating serious challenges for restoring services.Dr. Attanayake stated that the hospital will resume operations only after essential repairs and cleanup work are completed, though a specific timeframe cannot yet be given. He urged the public to avoid bringing any patients to the hospital until further notice.
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