The Irrigation Department has issued an Amber warning over the risk of minor flooding in low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River within the Pasbage Korale Divisional Secretariat Division.

The warning follows heavy rainfall in the river’s upper catchment areas over the past few hours.

Residents living close to the river and motorists using roads in the affected areas have been urged to remain vigilant and take necessary safety precautions.

Disaster management authorities have also been asked to take precautionary measures.