The Irrigation Department has announced that water levels in several river basins, which had risen in recent days, are now showing a decline following reduced rainfall over the past 24 hours.

Director of the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division, L.S. Sooriyabandara, said water levels in the Nilwala, Gin, Kalu, and Attanagalu Oya basins have dropped. 

He noted that, except at Millakanda, water levels in the Kalu River are also receding. 

While the decrease is linked to reduced rainfall, forecasts from the Meteorology Department indicate further showers in the coming days, suggesting the decline may be temporary.

At present, 18 of the country’s 73 major reservoirs and 18 medium‑scale reservoirs are releasing water.

The Irrigation Department says that this release does not signal a rise to major flood levels. 

Meanwhile, the Irrigation Engineer of the Warakapola Regional Office confirmed that all sluice gates of the Deduru Oya Reservoir, which had been opened, were closed at 7.00 am today (14). (Newswire)

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The Department of Irrigation has reported a decrease in the water level of the Kelani River, with flood warnings being downgraded from major to minor. 

According to the department, a minor flood warning remains in Nagalagam Street, while a flood alert with falling water levels remains for Hanwella. 

Despite a major flood warning issued to the Thanthirmale area due to the water level of the Malwathu Oya, the department reports a decrease in water levels. 

Flood alerts have also been issued to the Patupaula and Millakanda areas, but the water levels of the Kalu Ganga are reportedly receding. (Newswire)

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