Water levels of Kalu Ganga on the rise
May 23, 2018 04:41 pm
The irrigation Department announced that water level of Kalu River may further rise with the rains.
Addressing a media briefing held in Colombo today (23), Director of Irrigation – Hydrology, Engineer Mala Alawathugoda said that the water level in Kalu River may rise by tonight and urged those downstream to be vigilant.
“A heavy rainfall, about 100 mm has been experienced in Rathnapura area. Therefore markings at the Millkanda and Anguruwatota area of the Kalu River are increasing and Kalu River has reached the flood level.” she said.
Alawathugoda stated that water levels across most of the rivers are receding, however, at certain locations, the water levels are rising.
She further said, the marking on the water gauge located in Nagalagam Street for the Kelani River is increasing and the situation can be classified as a flood situation.
Furthermore, she noted that the water level of the Gin River is increasing in the Baddegama area and the River has reached a flood level.
Meanwhile, Assistant Director of the DMC, Pradeep Kodippili requested the people to be responsive to the warnings issued by the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) and prepare themselves with disaster packages with only the essential valuables to evacuate when needed.
