The Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning for several low-lying areas of Nilwala River valley, effective until 2.00 a.m. on October 26.
It states that considerable rainfall has occurred in most of the Upstream and Middle Reach catchment areas of Nilwala River Basin as of 1.00 am today (24).
By analyzing the current rainfall situation and river water levels of Hydrological Stations in the Nilwala River, there is a possibility a flood situation occurring in low-lying areas of the Nilwala River valley situated in Pasgoda, Kotapola, Pitabeddara, Akuressa, Athuraliya, Malimbada, Thihagoda, Kamburupitiya, Matara and Devinuwara divisional secretariat (DS) Divisions.
Accordingly, it is requested to pay high attention in this regard by the residents in those areas and motorists driving through those areas.
Disaster Management Authorities are requested to take adequate precautions in this regard.