Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Health authorities have warned that road accidents and drowning incidents are likely to increase during the upcoming long weekend coinciding with the Vesak festival.

Consultant Community Physician and Directorate of the Non-Communicable Diseases Unit of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Samitha Siritunga, emphasized the need for the public to exercise heightened caution during this period.

Commenting on the matter, Dr. Sirithunga stated that an analysis of previous data indicates a significant increase in accidents during long weekends, particularly road traffic accidents and drowning incidents.

He noted that the upcoming long weekend associated with the Vesak festival could result in a similar rise in accidents.

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