Landslide Devastates Paddy Fields in Thalagune, Udadumbara
A recent landslide in Thalagune, Udadumbara in Kandy District, under the project erea has caused widespread destruction, leaving approximately 5 hectares of paddy fields silted and destroyed.
The incident has dealt a significant blow to the local farming community, with many farmers facing uncertain futures.
According to reports, the proposed Potamulla anicut construction site was severely damaged due to the landslide hazard, and the Potamulla stream is now heavily silted and covered with rubble. The damage has also affected the existing anicut, which was found to have serious structural damage during a recent field visit.
A Farmers organization meeting was held at 2.00 p.m. on December 16, 2025, on the request and instructions of GCF Knuckles official with 23 male and 8 female farmers in attendance.
The meeting discussed the damage caused by the landslide and potential solutions, including the temporary construction of an anicut using sand-filled urea bags.
The farmers have identified an urgent need for a one-foot-diameter alkathene pipe to temporarily divert water and mitigate the damage. The zonal manager, Mr. Pradeep Samarawickrama, and other officials are working to address the concerns of the farmers and find a solution to restore their livelihoods.
The local community is coming together to support the affected farmers, and efforts are underway to provide assistance and relief to those impacted by the landslide.
