The Irrigation Department has reported minor flood levels at three monitoring stations in the Kalu Ganga basin, while several other rivers across Sri Lanka have reached alert levels following heavy rainfall.
According to the department’s latest river water level and rainfall report issued at 6:30 p.m. on October 26, minor flood levels have been recorded at Ratnapura, Kalawellawa (Millakanda) and Magura remains at alert level, with water levels continuing to rise at all three locations.
At Ratnapura, the Kalu Ganga reached 8.20 metres, exceeding the minor flood level of 7.50 metres. The river at Kalawellawa (Millakanda) reached 6.50 metres, meeting its minor flood threshold.
Meanwhile, the Maguru Ganga at Magura rose to 4.69 metres, above the alert level of 4.00 metres.
In the Kelani Ganga basin, water levels at Glencourse reached 15.12 metres and were rising, exceeding the alert level of 15.00 metres.
Alert levels were also reported at Holombuwa along Gurugoda Oya and Norwood along Kehelgamu Oya, although water levels at both locations were falling.
The Gin Ganga at Thawalama reached 4.10 metres, exceeding its alert level of 4.00 metres, with water levels continuing to rise.
In the Nilwala Ganga basin, the river at Panadugama reached 5.73 metres, approaching the minor flood level of 6.00 metres.
The Attanagalu Oya at Dunamale also exceeded its alert level, reaching 4.10 metres, with water levels rising.
Meanwhile, the Mahaweli Ganga at Peradeniya remained at alert level, although its water level had begun to fall.
The Irrigation Department’s report indicates that several river basins remain at elevated levels, particularly in areas experiencing continued rainfall.
Residents in low-lying areas near affected rivers are advised to remain vigilant as further rainfall could cause water levels to increase. (Newswire)
