Kotmale Reservoir Spills Over, BUT No Cause for Panic

COLOMBO (News 1st); The water level at the Kotmale Reservoir has risen slightly above its spill mark following recent rainfall, prompting the Mahaweli Authority to initiate controlled water release.

Officials emphasize that the situation poses no danger to the public and urge residents to remain calm.

Eng. Nilantha Dhanapala, Director of the Water Management Secretariat at the Mahaweli Authority, confirmed the development.