Heavy downpours on Saturday night led to sudden flooding on the ground floor of the Outpatient Department (OPD) at Kandy National Hospital.
Central Province Governor Dr. Harsha Suranga Fernando visited the hospital premises on Sunday morning to look into the flooded areas and check the damage.
Cleaning Work Underway
During his visit, the Governor ordered hospital administration and relevant officials to act fast and bring the facility back into working order.
Following his instructions, personnel from the Sri Lanka Army and workers from the Kandy Municipal Council joined hospital staff and other agencies to clear out the water and clean the premises.
Hospital directors, medical officers and representatives from several involved institutions took part in the inspection alongside the Governor.
What happens next
The Governor directed officials to make all necessary arrangements so that normal daily services at the hospital resume by Monday.
