The Irrigation Department has extended the minor flood warning for low-lying areas of the Nilwala River Basin until 6.00 p.m. on 18 October, following heavy rainfall in the upper and middle catchment areas.

The warning covers low-lying areas in the Akuressa, Athuraliya, Malimbada, Kamburupitiya, Thihagoda and Matara Divisional Secretariat divisions.

Residents and motorists in these areas have been urged to remain vigilant due to the risk of minor flooding.