The rivers are at risk of reaching flood level

Due to the prevailing heavy rainfall, the water levels of several major rivers and reservoirs across the island are rising the Department of Irrigation says. The water levels of several rivers including Attanagalu Oya, Kelani, Nilwala, Kalu and Gin rivers are currently on the rise, according to the Department of Irrigation. 

 

However, the Director of Irrigation, Eng. S.P.C. Sugeeshwara stated that within the next 24 hours, based on the rainfall received so far, none of the major rivers are at risk of reaching flood levels.

 

Mr. Sugeeshwara also mentioned that all capacity of major irrigation reservoirs across the island is currently 67 percent full.