Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- A total of 143.03 kilometers of Sri Lanka's coastline have been polluted due to heavy flooding caused by the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, according to the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA).

MEPA Chairman Samantha Gunasekara stated that the severe flooding caused by the intense rainfall has significantly affected both the Sri Lankan sea area and the coastline, and that an estimated 5,280 man-hours will be required to restore the affected areas.

The coastal areas of Colombo, Negombo, Chilaw, Puttalam, Kalpitiya and the Eastern Province have been severely impacted.

The belongings and waste from all areas and houses affected by landslides caused by the heavy rainfall across the country have been carried throu...