Ella-Wellawaya road reopens after weather disruptions

Saturday, 14 December 2024 - 14:49

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The Ella-Wellawaya road, previously blocked by fallen trees and damaged electricity and telephone poles caused by heavy rainfall, has been reopened to traffic.

However, disruptions to electricity supply persist in some areas, according to reports from Hiru correspondents.

The blockage occurred yesterday afternoon, with several large trees falling between mile posts 09 and 10 on the road. Authorities are working to restore normalcy in the affected regions.


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