The Irrigation Department says the Mahaweli River at Peradeniya has reached the Minor Flood Level, with water levels continuing to rise following heavy rainfall.
According to the department’s islandwide water level and rainfall situation report issued at 6.00 a.m. on Monday (Aug. 3), the Mahaweli River at Nawalapitiya remains at Alert Level, although water levels are falling.
The Kelani River has also reached Alert Level at Kithulgala and Norwood, while the Kalu River at Ratnapura remains at Alert Level.
Most other major rivers across the country remain at normal levels, according to the report.
The Hydrology and Disaster Management Division of the Irrigation Department has urged residents living near rivers and in low-lying areas to remain vigilant, as further rainfall is forecast and river levels could change rapidly. (Newswire)
