Colombo National Hospital impacted as heavy rain dumps 129mm of rainfall on capital

Daily Mirror reports that flooding on several Colombo roads caused heavy traffic congestion and that police expected more rain. Newswire reports that intense rain on Friday evening inundated roads and low-lying areas across the city, with 129mm falling within a few hours, according to the Meteorology Department.

Newswire reports that Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar had said Colombo’s drainage system was designed to handle about 30mm of rain. Newswire reports that a special discussion involving the mayor and representatives of key government institutions is underway to identify immediate responses, including improvements to drainage, the canal network and roads. Newsfirst reports that the mayor said representatives of relevant government institutions would take part in a meeting convened on the morning of the 7th.

Newswire reports that heavy rain caused flash flooding and disrupted some activities at Colombo National Hospital. Staff cleared affected areas within a few hours, and hospital operations returned to normal, according to Newswire. Ada Derana (தமிழ்) reports that the hospital flooding, including in its accident unit and other departments, was attributed to inadequate cleaning and maintenance of Norris Canal by Colombo Municipal Council.

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