Heavy Rains Lash Several Provinces: Spill Gates of Deduru Oya Opened and Flood Warning Issued in Several Areas Amid Heavy Showers

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Flood Warnings have been issued for low-lying areas along the Deduru Oya.

The Divisional Secretariat divisions covered by the warning include Wariyapola, Nikaweratiya, Mahawa, Kobeigane, Bingiriya, Pallama, Chilaw, Arachchikattuwa and Rasnayakapura.

The sluice gates of the Deduru Oya Reservoir have been opened, and water is currently being released into the Deduru Oya at a rate of 16,500 cubic feet per second.

The Department of Irrigation has urged residents in the affected areas to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions in view of the potential flood risk.

Meanwhile, the Department of Meteorology says heavy rainfall may continue in several parts of the country today and tomorrow due to the influence of the low-pressure area.

Accordingly, some areas in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North Western, Northern and Southern Provinces may experience further heavy rainfall.

Director of the Forecasting Division of the Department of Meteorology, Meril Mendis, has urged the public to remain vigilant.