Around 30 houses in the Pilipeathara area in Hatton have been submerged after the Hatton Oya overflowed. Rainwater and mud had reportedly risen to a height of 3 to 4 feet inside these homes.

As a result, residents and neighbours made strenuous efforts to rescue those trapped inside the houses.

Key Points

  • Around 30 houses in the Pilipeathara area of Hatton have been inundated.
  • Rainwater and mud entered homes up to 3 to 4 feet in height.
  • Local residents exerted great effort to rescue trapped occupants.
  • Personal belongings and household goods were also damaged.

Residents raise concerns over recurring hardship

Residents stated that their houses have been facing this disaster for a long time due to the canal flowing into the Hatton Oya becoming blocked and overflowing.

Affected residents further mentioned that personal belongings inside the houses were destroyed as rainwater flooded into their homes.