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Irrigation Department warns of rising water levels

04 Jun 2021

The Kelani River is reaching spill levels following a torrential downpour, the Department of Irrigation said today. The Department of Irrigation added that considerable rainfall exceeding around 150 mm was reported in most of the Middle catchment areas of the Aththanagalu Oya Basin as of 9.00 AM on Friday (04). By analysing the current rainfall situation and river water levels of Hydrological Stations in Aththanagalu Oya, there is a possibility of a considerable flood situation (Minor Flood) in low lying areas of Aththanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya valleys situated in Attanagalla, Gampaha, Minuwangoda, and Ja-Ela D/S Divisions. Sri Lanka’s Meteorology Department said the prevailing showery condition in the Southwestern parts of the country (particularly in Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts) and North-western province is expected to continue.


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