Hatton-Colombo main road blocked by landslide

Vehicular traffic on the Hatton-Colombo main road came to a standstill after landslide at Watawala this afternoon, police said.

It had been caused by the heavy rains that lashed the western slopes of the central hills.

Police requested motorists to use the Ginigathhena- Diyagala-Norton Bridge route until the road was cleared.

They warned of more landslides in the area. (Ranjith Rajapakse)

Pix by Ranjith Rajapakse