Road leading to Somawathiya Chaitya closed due to floods
The Polonnaruwa District Disaster Management Unit has closed the Somawathiya-Sungavila main road due to flooding from the overflowing Mahaweli River, resulting from heavy rainfall in the area. The closure took effect at 4:00 p.m. on November 26, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115171