A landslide was reported in Demodara, Badulla on Wednesday, October 07. The landslide was reported in the section between Demodara and the third mile post along Spring Valley main road.

Measures are being taken to remove the mound of earth as vehicular movement has been heavily hampered as a result.

Meanwhile, a landslide monitoring device will be installed along the section between Immaduwa and Kokmaduwa along the Sourthern Expressway to gauge the threat of landslides.

The Road Development Authority says that measures are being taken to remove the boulders that are fallen along the section between the Immaduwa and Kokmaduwa was closed completely.

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