Kotmale-Gampola Road Closed Amid Renewed Landslide Fears Due to Heavy Rain

The Kotmale–Gampola B431 main road has been temporarily closed from this morning (14) due to heavy rainfall affecting the Kotmale area. Police stated the decision was made as a precautionary measure after cracks reappeared along the road in the Paragammana area, which was previously affected by a landslide, raising concerns over a renewed landslide risk. Authorities are urging motorists to use alternative routes until further notice to ensure public safety.