Monaragala Bus Drama Ends: 23 Passengers Rescued Safely

COLOMBO (News 1st); A major disaster was averted on the Monaragala–Colombo main road when a bus carrying 23 passengers was caught in rising floodwaters near Kumbukkan Oya.

According to reports, the bus was stranded as water levels surged, but thanks to swift action by rescue teams, all passengers were safely evacuated without injury.

Authorities have reiterated warnings for motorists to avoid flooded roads and heed official advisories, as heavy rains continue to batter multiple districts.