Colombo under water

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The Police has advised the public to avoid Hettiyawatta, Armour Street, the Vajira road area in Havelock town and Cinnamon gardens, Ayurveda junction near the Devi Balika School. Further Thunmulla Junction, Gregory’s Road, Horton Place and Ward place are also inundated.

The Police Department has also advised the Public to use Public Transport when traveling in Colombo to avoid traffic congestion as most junctions in Colombo are under water due to heavy torrential rains.
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Comments - 33

KD Thursday, 11 November 2010 07:11 PM

Another Gem.

thanu Thursday, 11 November 2010 10:51 AM

do something to drainage instead to ban wheat & buying luxury vehicles to MR family!!!!!!

Austen Thursday, 11 November 2010 10:56 AM

Is Informatics under water again???

vat jayathilaka Thursday, 11 November 2010 11:03 AM

colombo people dont want elect educate and hardwork council members.

kareoke judge Thursday, 11 November 2010 11:18 AM

how many years people suffering that. so many government office we can move surub. why authorities waiting ?

kareoke judge Thursday, 11 November 2010 11:21 AM

They like threeweeler drivers, drug dealers,thugs.and gangstars.

Bala S Thursday, 11 November 2010 11:42 AM

Amazing City of Colombo. A small miracle . City by the sea under water. Congratulations Colombo Muncipal Council you have done it again. No proper drainage system . Unbelievable!

Gayana Amerasekara Thursday, 11 November 2010 03:04 PM

After last floods they started to clear canals etc. ..and some ministers stated that flood problem is solved.
Urban Hydrology is a separate subject and this problem of disposal of rainfall runoff has to be tackled scientifically. The capacity of storm water disposal system is not sufficient to current urban developments. More Buildings, concrete, roads mean more runoff. No exposed soil to absorb rain water. Unfortunately no one cares/understands.
As Gamini said.. "Well not to worry, in two weeks everything will be forgotten!!”

Sinnai Thursday, 11 November 2010 04:01 PM

We will never learn from our past mistakes. Our rulers are unfit to hold their offices.

thanu Thursday, 11 November 2010 10:49 AM

colombo is going to be as venice........
you know about our ministers right???
may be spelling mistake

hasbullah Friday, 12 November 2010 01:15 AM

The god's will against the passed bill of casino

hasbullah Friday, 12 November 2010 01:24 AM

The god's will against the passed bill of casino expressed by this way to direct the lawmakers toward right pathway

KD Friday, 12 November 2010 05:13 AM

Any idea what should we offer to your casino god?

Calistus Jayatilleke Friday, 12 November 2010 06:52 AM

If Colombo gets flooded like this after the much talked about Las Vegas is opened, wonder what the rich tourists who come for gambling and prostitution think of the place.

Mr10% Friday, 12 November 2010 08:42 AM

Offer at least 10% commission on the casino project

Panigawatte Friday, 12 November 2010 08:48 AM

A better drainage should be revised to avoid all these natural fllod. Instead of promoting casino , Sri Lanka needs better roads with drainage systems to avoid all these stagnant water.

Bala S Friday, 12 November 2010 12:13 PM

Guys do not panic. This is God's answer to clean the city of corruption. All excess money will be gambled at the new Casinos coming up. God bless Sri Lanka.

WAC Thursday, 11 November 2010 03:49 AM

yes public transport is the best op[tion. But how far its reliable?

Karthik Thursday, 11 November 2010 10:06 AM

Who told Colombo is going to be los vegas???

Dillon Thursday, 11 November 2010 09:38 AM

Never herd of a more logical assumption !!

suwantha Thursday, 11 November 2010 09:24 AM

we have faced so many natural disasters within chandrika and mahinda regimes.so people of srilanka next time think twice before voting sinners.

Smart Aleck Thursday, 11 November 2010 09:02 AM

A well maintained Drainage System in the City of Colombo. Congratulations to the Loudmouth Minister in Charge.

malkanthi Thursday, 11 November 2010 08:31 AM

Fowzie must be a happy minister, whichever ministry, he is benefiting.

gamini Thursday, 11 November 2010 08:07 AM

What is shame. Degrading Colombo city is again under water. Well not to worry, in two weeks everything will be forgotten !!

Dillon Thursday, 11 November 2010 08:07 AM

I guess that three wheel driver didn't do his job. Shall we appoint a cart driver next time? Hats off to democracy !!

Kundu mali Thursday, 11 November 2010 08:05 AM

For a change God is Affecting the the rich. Normally it was poor people living low areas.

idroos2002 Thursday, 11 November 2010 07:00 AM

Your Excellency hats off to u please do not listen to time consuming and wastefull advisors who are using u evicitng people out for thier sheer revenge but take very sensible other decisions to keep the city clean

Anura Thursday, 11 November 2010 06:54 AM

Casino Bill was passed yesterday.Wrath of God definitely.

Karu Thursday, 11 November 2010 05:58 AM

This shows how efficient CMC is even after Defense Sec constantly overseeing the affairs. CMC is not doing any work

josh Thursday, 11 November 2010 05:47 AM

the capital city of the wonder of asia!!!!

Jai Ho Cinthanaya!!!

Podi Hamadurowo Thursday, 11 November 2010 05:46 AM

Nature wreaking havoc? God's way of showing his unhappiness?

the under taker Thursday, 11 November 2010 04:13 AM

BETTER-GOSL -DECLARE THIS AS PUBLIC/MERCANTILE/BANK HOLIDAYS

Just Another Citizen Thursday, 11 November 2010 03:54 AM

Just declare a holiday.... Most people will be clearing out water from their houses anyway. Thanks to our amazing drainage systems.

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