Colombo’s Thimbirigasyaya area recorded 146.6 mm of rainfall during the 12-hour period ending at 6.00 a.m. today (07), according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).
Mattakkuliya recorded the second-highest rainfall of 125.5 mm, followed by Bopagama with 117.6 mm.
The heavy rainfall comes after several parts of Colombo and surrounding areas experienced flooding on Friday evening, disrupting traffic and affecting daily activities.
Several roads in the city were inundated following intense rainfall, resulting in severe traffic congestion.
According to the Department of Meteorology, Colombo received 129 mm of rainfall within a few hours on Friday evening.
Authorities are monitoring the situation following the heavy rainfall. (Newswire)