Heavy Rains Prompt Opening of Reservoir Spill Gates

COLOMBO (News 1st) -Heavy rainfall has prompted the opening of sluice gates at several reservoirs across the country.

Accordingly, sluice gates of Rajanganaya, Ambewela, Alikota Aara, Deduru Oya, Badagiriya, Udawalawe, Yoda Wewa, Canyon and Kukule Ganga reservoirs were opened. 

Meanwhile, the Department of Irrigation says water levels in the Kalu, Gin, Kelani and Nilwala rivers have risen.

Following heavy rainfall in the Central Hills, two spill gates of the Victoria Reservoir opened automatically last night. Three spill gates of the Polgolla Mahaweli Dam were also opened this morning.

Meanwhile, heavy rainfall last night caused flooding at the Kandy Railway Station.

The continued rainfall has also increased water levels in the Nilwala River, with the Department of Irrigation warning of a minor flood risk in the Akuressa area.