6 spill gates of Daduru Oya opened; public warned

6 spill gates of Daduru Oya opened; public warned

May 17, 2018   12:03 pm

Puttalam Disaster Management Center (DMC) stated that 6 spill gates of the Daduru Oya have been opened by one foot each.

The residents of the low lying areas –especially areas under Chilaw, Arachchikattuwa, and Pallama Divisional Secretaries – are advised to remain on alert, the Disaster Management Center said.

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