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The 2010 Colombo floods were an isolated incident that took place between 10 November and 11 November 2010 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.As a low-pressure area developed over the city, up to 490 mm (19.3 in) [1] [2] of rain fell during the short period of 15 hours overnight, causing widespread damage and flooding in the area; the highest amount of rainfall in 18 years. [3]
Postal codes in Sri Lanka are five digit numbers used by Sri Lanka Postal Service, that identifies each postal jurisdiction to sort mail more efficiently. They were ...
Two people were killed in Ambulgama near Hanwella on 20 May 2016 after the boat they were in capsized in flood waters. [62] A landslide was reported in Kabaragalakanda near Aranayake on 21 May 2016. [63] [64] Prior to the floods Sri Lanka was suffering a drought and consequently power cuts as reservoirs ran dry.
Sri Lanka closed schools on Monday as heavy rain triggered floods and mudslides in many parts of the island nation, leaving at least 10 people dead and six others missing, officials said.
Between May and June 2024, heavy monsoon rains in Sri Lanka would lead to flash floods, mudslides, and falling trees across the western and southern parts of the island. [1] The floods killed at least 16 people and affected 20 out of the country's 25 districts , with some areas reporting over 400 mm (16 in) of rain.
Kolonnawa (Sinhala: කොලොන්නාව, Tamil: கொலன்னாவ) is a town located on the eastern boundary of Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is bounded by Kelani River to the north, Kotikawatta-Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha to the east, Kotte Municipal Council to the south and Colombo Municipal Council to the west.
UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone) Postal Code: 10620. Kotikawatta is a suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka, situated east of the Colombo central business district.
UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time) Kolonnawa Divisional Secretariat is a Divisional Secretariat of Colombo District , of Western Province , Sri Lanka . and it has following Grama Niladhari divisions