Hatton main bus stand submerged as heavy rain continues; landslide warning

Hatton's main bus stand was submerged in floodwater today (09.11.2026) as heavy rain continues across the hill country, and warnings have been issued of landslides occurring in places.

Rainwater stagnating on the town's main road has severely affected traffic, reports from the area said.

A large volume of water flowing down from the Kaminipura area above the bus stand is collecting inside the premises, raising the risk of an earth slip there as well, it is reported.

Meanwhile, rainwater is leaking into the accounts branch of the Hatton Zonal Education Office because of the continuing rain, putting officials there to considerable difficulty, it is reported.

Residents have also accused some traders who have come to Hatton from distant provinces for the Deepavali festival of throwing garbage bags onto the flooded main road, further obstructing traffic.

With rain continuing to fall in the hill country, residents and travellers have been advised to act with caution.