An advance warning has been issued regarding the possible opening of spill gates at the Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir in Kotmale amid prevailing adverse weather conditions.
The reservoir’s water level currently stands at 696.96 metres above mean sea level (MSL), with its storage capacity at 78.71 per cent.
According to the notice, the reservoir has a remaining storage capacity of 36.381 million cubic metres (MCM) before reaching its maximum operating water level of 703.00 metres MSL.
With adverse weather conditions continuing, the reservoir could reach spill level depending on the rate of water inflow.
Residents living downstream along the Kotmale Oya, including Nugawela, Riverside and Mawathura, have been urged to remain highly vigilant.
People living along the Mahaweli River, from Ulapane through Gampola, Weligalla, Gelioya, Peradeniya and Katugastota to Polgolla, have also been advised to exercise caution.
Authorities have been instructed to make the necessary arrangements to issue a further notification before the reservoir’s spill gates are operated.
