EnvironmentGeneralMonday, May 11, 2026

Heavy Rainfall Triggers Flooding in Bandarawela, Disrupts Southern Expressway Traffic at Walipanna Entrance

TLDR

Wellawaya flooded May 10th; 10 houses affected, roads inundated.
Bandarawela's Dharmavijaya Mawatha flooded May 11th; traffic/businesses hit.
Southern Expressway's Walipanna entrance submerged May 13th; light vehicles blocked.

Heavy rainfall on the night of May 10th caused significant flooding in Wellawaya and surrounding areas. Sections of the Wellawaya-Colombo main road, including the Gangaramaya Temple and Ethiliwewa areas, were inundated, leading to traffic disruptions. Additionally, approximately 10 houses in the Somiyal Junction, Telulla, and Veherayaya regions were flooded, with some furniture damaged, though water levels receded by the morning of May 11th. Separately, on May 11th, Bandarawela town experienced flooding along Dharmavijaya Mawatha due to intense showers and blocked drainage systems. This flooding in Bandarawela also submerged vehicles and shops, causing considerable inconvenience.

Story Update

Update #2\u00b7 May 13 · 1:33 PM

New reports detail the extent of flooding in Bandarawela town's Dharmavijaya Mawatha on May 11th, with blocked drainage systems causing significant disruption to traffic and businesses. Additionally, on May 13th, the Walipanna entrance of the Southern Expressway was submerged due to continuous heavy rainfall, preventing light vehicles from entering Colombo or exiting from Matara, though buses and lorries can still navigate the area.

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