23 October 2023 06:52 am Views - 736
Due to considerable rainfall in some upstream and middle-reach catchment areas, there are possibilities of flood situations in some low-lying areas of the Nilwala Ganga basin, Irrigation Director, Hydrology and Disaster Management Engineer S.P.C. Sugeeshwara said.
He said the flood warning was issued after analyzing the current rainfall and river water levels at the hydrological stations of the Nilwala Ganga.
Accordingly, the warning covers the areas of Kotapola, Pitabeddara, Akuressa, Pasgoda, Athuraliya, Malimbada, Thihagoda, Matara and the Devinuwara Divisional Secretariat division, he said.
Therefore, people residing in these areas are urged to be extra cautious. The disaster management authorities request motorists take adequate precautions when passing through these areas, the irrigation director said. (Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama)