The Department of Irrigation has warned that minor flooding may occur in the Kalu Ganga basin due to prevailing adverse weather conditions.
Significant rainfall has been recorded in the catchment areas of the Kalu Ganga basin, and rainfall is continuing, the department said.
Based on the prevailing rainfall conditions and an analysis of water levels recorded at river gauging stations maintained by the Department of Irrigation within the Kalu Ganga basin, a minor flood situation is likely to occur in low-lying areas of the Kalu Ganga floodplain within the next 24 hours.
The areas at risk include the following Divisional Secretariat Divisions:
- Ratnapura District: Pelmadulla, Nivithigala, Ratnapura, Kuruwita, Ayagama and Elapatha.
- Kalutara District: Ingiriya, Horana, Dodangoda, Millaniya, Bulathsinhala, Madurawala and Palindanuwara.
The public residing in these areas, as well as motorists travelling through them, are urged to remain vigilant and take appropriate precautions in view of the situation, it added.
The relevant disaster management authorities have also been requested to take the necessary precautionary measures.
