The Department of Irrigation today (November 09) issued a warning for a major flood situation in the low-lying areas of Maha Oya River Basin as the water levels have gone up extensively.
As per the warning issued by the Irrigation Department for Maha Oya River Basin at 10.00 pm yesterday (2021.11.08), the river water levels at the upstream areas have risen extensively.
The Director of Irrigation (Hydrology) Eng. S.P.C. Sugeeshwara said the water level at Giriulla River Gauging Station has reached 8.94 meters at 7:00 a.m. this morning.
Thereby, people living in low-lying areas of Maha Oya Valley located in Alawwa, Divulapitiya, Mirigama, Pannala, Vennappuwa, Negombo, Katana, Narammala and Dankotuwa Divisional Secretariat Divisions are urged to be vigilant of major flood situations.
The residents of the area and motorists running through the aforementioned areas are requested to pay high attention to the weather advisories.
Meanwhile, the disaster management authorities and district/ divisional administrative officers have been requested to take necessary precautions in this regard.
Major flood warning issued to low-lying areas of Maha Oya
09 Nov 2021
Major flood warning issued to low-lying areas of Maha Oya
09 Nov 2021
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