
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) announced that the flooded situation was now gradually receding.
Deputy Director Pradeep Kodippili however stated that the landslide warning issued to 4 districts was still valid.
Secretary to the Sabaragamuwa Education Ministry, Mahinda Weerasooriya said that schools in Ratnapura, Ehaliyagoda, Kuruwita, Elapatha and Ayagama would remain closed.
Meteorologist of the Meteorological Department, Buddhika Banduratne stated that the prevailing inclement weather conditions would continue for the next few days.

















