Sixteen major reservoirs and ten medium‑scale reservoirs under the control of the Irrigation Department are currently releasing water following heavy rainfall, according to H.M.P.S.D. Herath, Director (Water Management Engineer) of the department.
Among the major reservoirs releasing water are Rajanganaya in Anuradhapura, Sorabora Wewa in Badulla, Weerawila, Lunugamvehera, and Weheragala in Hambantota, Magalla and Deduru Oya in Kurunegala, Wemedilla and Nalanda in Kandy, and Alikota Ara in Monaragala.
Herath noted that due to intense rainfall in the Kalawewa river basin in recent days, the Rajanganaya, Devahuwa, and Wemedilla reservoirs are discharging water. Twelve sluice gates of the Rajanganaya reservoir have been opened, releasing about 18,500 cubic feet of water per second.
Similarly, heavy rainfall in the Kirindi Oya river basin has led to the release of water from Lunugamvehera, Tissa Wewa, Weerawila, Yoda Wewa, and Alikota Ara reservoirs. Six sluice gates of Lunugamvehera have been opened, discharging around 7,100 cubic feet of water per second. At Weheragala, six sluice gates are open, releasing more than 2,400 cubic feet of water per second into the Menik Ganga.
Medium‑scale reservoirs currently releasing water include Angamuwa, Boburuella, Mahasiyambalangamuwa, Saddhatissa, Malimpotha, and Marathamadu.
Herath cautioned that water release volumes may change depending on rainfall, and urged residents living near reservoirs and in low‑lying areas to remain vigilant. (Newswire)