Incessant rains experienced in the upcountry region have forced authorities to completely halt train services along the Matale-Kandy  route,

According to the Railway Control Room, the inclement weather has caused a bridge in the Mahaiyyawa area to collapse.

The Railway Control Room says that steps have been taken to bring the situation under control and that train services along the Matale – Kandy route have been halted until further notice.

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