The Division of Irrigation has warned that minor flooding could happen in a number of areas over the subsequent 48 hours as a result of heavy rainfall at the moment being skilled within the higher and center catchment areas of the Kelani River Basin.
The flood warning was issued right this moment (01) at 7.30 a.m. by the Hydrology and Catastrophe Administration Division of the Division of Irrigation and can stay in impact till 7.00 a.m. on Monday (03).
Based on the discover, low-lying areas throughout the Kelani River Valley within the Divisional Secretariat divisions of Dehiovita, Ruwanwella and Seethawaka are vulnerable to experiencing minor flooding.
The Division additional acknowledged that, based mostly on present climate forecasts, additional heavy rainfall is probably going within the coming days, which may trigger river water ranges to rise quickly.
Accordingly, residents within the affected areas, river customers and motorists travelling by means of these areas are suggested to stay vigilant and train excessive warning, the Division of Irrigation stated.
