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Kandy Hospital, Railway Station Flooded After Heavy Downpour
Heavy rainfall inundated key infrastructure in Kandy town on Saturday evening, forcing the Outpatient Department of Kandy National Hospital to suspend services. Water accumulation across the hospital premises and at the railway station has disrupted essential services and caused widespread inconvenience.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The ground floor of the Outpatient Department at Kandy National Hospital was submerged following intense rainfall that swept through Kandy town on Saturday evening. Water pooled at multiple locations within the hospital compound, hampering normal operations and creating difficulties for patients and visitors seeking medical care.
Kandy Railway Station also experienced significant flooding during the same weather event, disrupting rail services in the central highlands. The simultaneous impact on two critical infrastructure facilities highlighted the vulnerability of key public amenities to heavy precipitation in the district.
Central Province Governor Specialist Dr. Harsha Suranga Fernando conducted an inspection of the affected hospital on Sunday to assess the damage and the situation on the ground. The visit underscored official concern regarding the flooding incident and its impact on healthcare delivery in the region.
The flooding comes amid growing concerns about drainage infrastructure in Kandy town, as the historic district continues to face challenges managing stormwater during periods of intense rainfall. Authorities have not yet announced measures to prevent similar incidents or provide immediate relief to affected facilities.