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Colombo (News 1st): Secretary to the Ministry of Power and Energy says that Electricity supply to multiple localities suspended due to flooding and adverse weather conditions.
Disaster Management Center says that People living in flood prone areas along the banks of the Kalu, Gin, Nilwala, and Kelani Rivers are being evacuated to safer locations.
Disaster Management Center further said that Two people are reported missing in Thawalama after they were washed away by flood waters while Irrigation Department issued Major Flood warning for Thawalama due to rising water levels of the Gin Ganga.
Sri Lanka Railways says Train operations between Awissawella and Waga suspended completely as a bridge was damaged by floods.
Finance Ministry says Financial assistance will be made available, based on requirements, to assist with providing relief to those affected by the adverse weather conditions
Department of Fisheries urges Fishermen in the Colombo district to refrain from setting out to sea
Met Department issued a RED ALERT for heavy rain. Showers over 150 mm likely in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North Western provinces, and Galle, Matara districts.
Police says that Traffic along the Colombo - Kandy Road is obstructed by a fallen tree in Warakapola.
All schools in Sri Lanka will be given a holiday on Monday, 3rd June due to adverse weather conditions.
The Education Ministry confirmed that schools will be closed on 3rd June.