Heavy Rainfall Raises Flood Risk in Nilwala River Basin

The Department of Irrigation has issued a warning regarding potential flooding in low-lying areas of the Nilwala River Basin due to excessive rainfall impacting the upper and mid-stream regions. They anticipate that light flood conditions may arise in several locations over the next 24 hours.

An amber alert for flood risks has been disseminated by the department's Hydrology and Disaster Management division, indicating the seriousness of the situation.

This alert follows an analysis of data from river gauging stations and current rainfall conditions conducted by the Irrigation Department.

Particularly at risk are the low-lying areas in the following Divisional Secretariat divisions under the Nilwala River:

• Akurassa
• Aturaliya
• Malimbada
• Kamburupitiya
• Tihagoda
• Matara

In light of these warnings, the Irrigation Department strongly urges residents of the affected areas, as well as travelers navigating through these regions, to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant.