The Department of Irrigation has issued a flood warning to several areas, effective for the next 48 hours.

Flood warnings have been issued to the low-lying areas of Pasgoda, Kotapola, Pitabeddara, Akuressa, Athuraliya, Malimbada, Thihagoda, Kamburupitiya, Matara and Devinuwara Divisional secretariat Divisions.

The warning has been issued due to the rise in the water levels of the Nilwala River due to the heavy rains being experienced in the area. (Newswire)

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Army personnel from the Gemunu Watch regiment have rescued an individual who had jumped into the Nilwala River in Matara this morning intending to die by suicide. 

The Army soldiers rescued the man, who had jumped off the Mahanama Bridge in Matara and rushed him to the Matara General Hospital. 

It is reported that the Army soldiers who were stationed near the bridge had seen the man being swept away in the river after having jumped off the bridge.

Acting quickly, the soldiers used a boat placed near their camp to rescue the man after great effort. 

The man who had attempted to end his life has been identified as a person between the ages of 50 to 60 years. (Newswire)

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