Srilanka, April 19 -- A landslide occurred in the Viharagala area, approximately 184 km between Beragala and Wellawaya, due to heavy rainfall overnight on the 18th. A mass of earth and large trees collapsed onto the roadway, completely blocking vehicular movement.

By around 7:30 AM today, the Haputale Police, with the help of local residents, managed to clear one lane to restore limited traffic flow. Efforts to fully clear the road are ongoing with the support of the Road Development Authority.

Authorities in Badulla District have advised motorists to use the Ella-Wellawaya road as an alternative route until the debris is completely removed.

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