A protective flood barrier along the Iranamadu reservoir canal has breached after the spill gates were opened due to heavy rainfall in the area.

The Disaster Management Centre has urged residents to evacuate immediately, warning of a high risk of severe flooding.

Emergency response teams have been deployed to support evacuation efforts, the DMC said. (Newswire)

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