Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- A section of the Kandy-Colombo main road in the Ganethenna area of Pahala Kadugannawa which was cordoned off this morning (22), following the landslide near the Ganethenna Junction, will remain closed until further notice.

Kegalle District Secretary Jagath M. Herath stated that the section of the main road passing through Ganethenna has been closed and urged motorists to use alternative routes.

He noted that rescue operations have been temporarily halted due to continuous heavy rainfall in the area.

According to the District Secretary, the risk of further landslides remains high, and authorities have decided to resume operations tomorrow morning, depending on weather conditions.

Herath further stated:

"Steps hav...