Srilanka, Nov. 11 -- The Irrigation Department has urged the general public to remain vigilant as intense rainfall within short periods could trigger sudden flash floods in several parts of the country.

Director of the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division of the Irrigation Department, Engineer L. S. Sooriyabandara warned that people living near rivers and in low-lying areas, as well as motorists and other road users, should closely monitor rainfall conditions in their respective areas.

He said there is a possibility of significant rainfall over the next few days and urged the general public to pay close attention to weather forecasts and warnings issued by the Irrigation Department, the Department of Meteorology and other relevan...