The Irrigation Department has extended the flood warning issued for the Gin Ganga basin by another 24 hours, effective from 12.30 p.m. today (28).
According to the Department’s Hydrology and Disaster Management Division, the amber-level flood warning will remain in effect until 12.30 p.m. tomorrow (29).
The Department warned that people residing in flood-affected areas and motorists travelling along roads within these areas, particularly minor roads, should remain highly vigilant regarding the prevailing situation.
The warning was initially issued on October 26 and has been extended due to the continuing flood risk in the Gin Ganga basin.
The Irrigation Department has also requested Disaster Management authorities to take the necessary precautionary measures in this regard. (Newswire)