Dry weather affects reservoirs

15 March 2024 08:11 am Views - 166

By Sudath M. Hewa and Ranjith Rajapakse
Water levels in the reservoirs used for hydropower generation have been dwindling fast due to the prevailing dry weather.  Engineers in charge of Maussakele and Castlereagh reservoirs said water levels in both reservoirs had receded by 25 percent. 

 They said the water level in Castelreagh reservoir stood at 24.5 feet below spill level and that of Maussakele reservoir 22.8 ft below spill level. They pointed out that the reservoirs would be further affected if the dry weather persisted.   
They also said that steps have been taken to prevent any impact on the power supply.