A lorry parked in the Rothes area of Hatton has been swept away by the rising waters of the Hatton Oya following heavy rainfall in the area.
Heavy rain lashed Hatton today (09), causing the water level of the Hatton Oya to rise rapidly.
The rising water levels subsequently swept away the parked lorry.
Meanwhile, traffic movement along the Hatton–Nuwara Eliya main road has partially resumed following a landslide in the Kudagama area.
Vehicular movement along the affected section is currently restricted to a single lane, after a mound of earth collapsed onto the roadway, completely blocking the route earlier.
The landslide had brought traffic along the main road to a complete standstill, disrupting travel between Hatton and Nuwara Eliya.
Authorities have since taken steps to clear the fallen earth, allowing vehicles to resume passing through the affected section under restricted conditions.
