The main entrance of the Yala National Park has been temporarily closed until further notice, due to floods.

Accordingly, the Tissamaharama – Palatupana main entrance of the Yala National Park is closed until further notice due to floods.

He assured, however, that despite the closure of the relevant gate, tourists are still able to enter the Yala National Park through the Katagamuwa entrance, adding that access to Block 4, 5 and 6 remain available, despite there being no access to Block 1.