Colombo, Sri Lanka – Continuous heavy rainfall has forced the opening of spill gates at several major reservoirs across Sri Lanka, including the Deduru Oya, Rathkinda Reservoirs, Polgolla Diversion Dam, Rajanganaya Reservoir, Iranamadu Tank, Ulhitiya Reservoir, and Parakrama Samudra. This has resulted in heightened flood risks in surrounding areas.
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has issued flash flood warnings for low-lying regions near the Mahaweli Ganga, Deduru Oya, Heda Oya, and Mundeni Aru. According to Janaka Handunpathiraja, Assistant Director of Media and Public Relations at the DMC, many reservoirs in districts across the country have reached their spill levels, exacerbating the potential for flooding in downstream areas.
Residents in these vulnerable regions are strongly advised to remain vigilant for sudden floods and to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. Emergency response teams are on standby, and the authorities are closely monitoring the water levels in key waterways.
The DMC has urged the public to heed evacuation orders if issued and to avoid venturing into flood-prone areas. Continuous rainfall is expected in the coming days, which could worsen the situation further.
For emergency assistance, contact the DMC hotline at 117. Stay tuned to local news and weather updates for further information.
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