The voter turnout percentages for the 2024 Sri Lankan Presidential Election at the close of polls at 4:00 p.m. have been officially released. According to the latest figures, several districts reported significant voter participation, with turnout exceeding 75% in many areas. Below are the turnout percentages for key districts:
- Nuwara-Eliya: 80%
- Monaragala: 77%
- Polonnaruwa: 78%
- Ratnapura: 75%
- Gampaha: 80%
- Colombo: 75%
- Ampara: 70%
- Kilinochchi: 68%
- Puttalam: 75%
- Kalutara: 75%
- Galle: 74%
- Vavuniya: 72%
- Mannar: 72%
- Badulla: 73%
- Hambantota: 78%
- Kegalle: 75%
- Anuradhapura: 75%
- Batticaloa: 69%
- Kurunegala: 75%
- Mullaitivu: 68%
- Kandy: 78%
- Trincomalee: 76%
- Matale: 74%
Earlier in the day, it was reported that the overall voter turnout had surpassed 60% by 2:00 p.m., indicating strong participation in this closely watched election. Final results are expected to be announced soon as vote counting commences across the country.