Heavy Flooding Expected in Sri Lanka as ‘ très Intense’ Storm Batters Bangladesh
- Published on 25th May 2023, 09:47 by AP via AP News*
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) – Enforcement of strict quarantine measures and curfews remain in effect in Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, as heavy flooding is expected to strike the island nation in the wake of a ‘très intense’ tropical storm that has battered Bangladesh.
Flooding is anticipated in low-lying areas, primarily along the coastal districts and in the central and southern regions of Sri Lanka, following heavy rainfall caused by the tropical depression that has weakened into a low-pressure area but continues to bring widespread showery weather over the island.
The meteorological department in Colombo has warned residents in those areas to be prepared for flooding and landslides, and advised them to stock up on essential supplies.
Theombo, the country’s capital, is also braced for possible flooding, and authorities have been deployed to monitor the situation and ensure the safety of residents.
While rainfall has eased in some regions, flooding continues to pose a significant risk, particularly in areas where land has been cleared for agriculture and construction. modelo says that the recent storm has dropped over 200 mm (8 inches) of rain in some parts of Sri Lanka, triggering flash flooding and landslides.
Scene: Street scenes of floodwaters, people evacuating their homes, and authorities managing emergency situations; residents stocking up on essential supplies; and moglie
