A total of 23 major reservoirs and 15 medium-scale reservoirs managed by the Department of Irrigation are currently spilling, the Department has stated.

Spill gates at 11 major reservoirs, including Rajanganaya, Yan Oya, Sorabora Wewa, Deduru Oya and Lunugamvehera, have been opened.

Meanwhile, spill gates at two medium-scale reservoirs have also been opened.