7 November 2023 12:00 am Views - 250
By Sajeewa Kottagoda and M.K.Nandasena
Deduru Oya reservoir reached spill level last morning and all eight spill gates were open to release 17,000 acre ft. of water per second to Deduru Oya.
Irrigation Engineer Sampath Samarajeewa warned of the possibility of a minor food threat affecting the low-lying areas in Wariyapola, Nikaweratiya, Maho, Kobeigane, Bingiriya, Pallama, Chilaw, Arachchikattuwa,and Rasnayakapura divisions if the heavy rainfall experienced at preset persisted.
Deputy Director, Kurunegala District Disaster Management Centre Viraj Dissanayake warned the people living in the low-lying areas to be cautious of any such danger. He said the Divisional Secretaries of the respective areas and the police have been informed in this regard.
Meanwhile, six spill gates in Weheragala reservoir were opened last morning to release excess water at a speed of 2,250 acre ft. per second to Menik Ganga. Irrigation Engr. K.H.N. Sahan said the surrounding area of Ganadevi Kovil in Sella Kataragama had submerged, causing hardship to
the pilgrims.