The Division of Irrigation has reported an increase in water ranges throughout a number of reservoirs and water our bodies in Sri Lanka as a consequence of ongoing heavy rains.
Accordingly, districts together with Galle, Matara, Kalutara, Colombo, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Ratnapura acquired important rainfall in latest days.
The Kelani, Attanagalu, Gin, and Bentara catchment areas recorded practically 50 mm of rain, whereas the Kalu Ganga basin was most affected, inflicting fast will increase in water ranges.
Elevated water ranges have been famous in Ratnapura, Millakanda, and Ellagawa alongside the Kalu Ganga, although officers acknowledged that present ranges usually are not anticipated to achieve flood stage.
Nevertheless, the division warned that continued rainfall might set off flooding and urged residents alongside the Kalu Ganga to stay vigilant.
In the meantime, folks dwelling close to the Kelani River and Attanagalu Oya had been additionally suggested to train warning, with updates on potential flood dangers to be supplied promptly.
