Heavy rain showers have battered Colombo, bringing flooding to several streets and throwing daily travel into chaos with severe vehicle gridlocks.

Inundated routes and traffic snarls

Reports reveal that key locations such as Sangaraja Mawatha, Khettarama Junction, and the Armour Street area are currently submerged in water.

According to police, the sudden flooding has caused heavy traffic congestion on several roads throughout Colombo.