The irrigation department has issued flood warnings for several areas of the country due to the considerable high rainfall experienced in catchment areas of major rivers.
A flood warning has been issued for the Pelmadulla, Nivithigala, Elapatha, Kuruvita, Ratnapura, Ayagama, Ingiriya, Horana, Dodangoda, and Millaniya DS areas due to rising water levels of the Kalu Ganga.
A flood warning has also been issued for the Pasgoda, Kotapola, Pitabeddara, Akuressa, Athuraliya, Malimbada, Kamburupitiya, Thihagoda, Matara, and Devinuwara DS areas due to rising water levels of the Nilwala River.
Meanwhile, a flood warning has been issued for the Dehiowita, Ruwanwella, Seethawaka, Dompe, Homagama, Kaduwela, Biyagama, Kolonnawa, and Wattala DS areas due to rising water levels of the Kelani River.
Additionally, a flood warning has been issued for the Neluwa, Thawalama, Nagoda, Niyagama, Welivitiya-Divithura, Elpitiya, Akmeemana, Baddegama, and Bope-Poddala DS areas due to rising water levels of the Gin Ganga.
