Water capacity of irrigation reservoirs reach 80%

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Colombo, Dec. 18 (Daily Mirror) - With the high rainfall, the total water capacity of irrigation reservoirs has reached 80 percent, Irrigation (Hydrology) Director Eng. S.P.C. Sugeeshwara Bandara said.

He said nearly 40 reservoirs maintained by the Irrigation Department have started to spill. The Rajanganaya reservoir has a considerably high water capacity when compared to the other reservoirs, he said.

The water capacity of Mahaweli reservoirs has reached 90 percent and the hydroelectric reservoirs have reached 90 percent, Bandara said.

The water capacity of the Maussakelle and Castlereigh reservoirs has reached 100 percent, while Samanalawewa Reservoir has reached 97 percent of its water capacity, he added.

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Lion Monday, 18 December 2023 12:22 PM

These reservoirs are full of mud and residues so the quantity of water is less compared to the days it was inaugurated. Within few days of drought water level get reduce to the level where thermal power is necessary to generate electricity.

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Plan storing Rain Water for Drought Periods Monday, 18 December 2023 12:57 PM

With so much rains these days, imagine if these water were stored in underground facilities

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Mahesh Tuesday, 19 December 2023 07:32 AM

So the electricity prices can come down?

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