Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The water level of the Kirindi Oya is rising rapidly and the main bridge constructed across the river on the route to Zone No. 6 of Yala National Park is currently at risk of collapsing.

Residents state that a portion of this bridge, which belongs to the Thanamalwila, Kithulkote Wildlife Office, has already been washed away, while the remaining section remains at risk. It is reported that tourists travel across this bridge to visit areas including the Yaya Sanctuary, Veheragala Reservoir, Veheragala Bungalow, Galge Entrance, and Thalgahadigana.

Locals point out that as tourist buses and safari jeeps regularly use this route, the current condition of the bridge poses a serious hazard. As water levels in the Kirindi ...