The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported the highest rainfall of 146.6 mm in Thimbirigasyaya, followed by 125.5 mm in Mattakkuliya and 117.6 mm in Bopagama during the 24-hour period ending at 6.00 a.m. today (07).

According to meteorological data, Pasbage Korale in Kandy recorded 116.60 mm of rainfall, while 114.8 mm was recorded in Aranayaka (Kegalle), 111.40 mm in Bulathsinhala (Kalutara), 103.40 mm in Yatiyantota (Kegalle), and 94.80 mm in Warakapola.

Meanwhile, rainfall of 82.40 mm was recorded in Ruwanwella (Kegalle), 82.20 mm in Agalawatta (Kalutara), 69.00 mm in Ayagama (Ratnapura), 68.00 mm in Piliyandala (Colombo), 65.20 mm in Eheliyagoda (Ratnapura), 64.50 mm in Minuwangoda (Gampaha), and 63.00 mm in Haldummulla (Badulla).

Meanwhile, following the rise in water levels at several reservoirs due to the heavy rainfall, the Department of Irrigation has taken steps to open the spill gates of several major reservoirs.

Accordingly, four spill gates of the Rajanganaya Reservoir in the Anuradhapura District have been opened by two feet each, while four spill gates of the Deduru Oya Reservoir in Kurunegala have been opened by one foot each.

In addition, three spill gates of the Alikota Ara Reservoir in Monaragala have been opened by two feet each, while two spill gates of the Kala Wewa in Anuradhapura have been opened by one foot each. Two spill gates of the Badagiriya Reservoir in Hambantota have also been opened by two feet each.

The Department of Irrigation further stated that two spill gates of the Yoda Wewa in Hambantota have been opened by nine inches each, while two spill gates of the Ambewela Reservoir in Badulla have been opened by one inch each. One spill gate of the Udawalawe Reservoir in Ratnapura has also been opened by one foot.