Engineers in charge of the reservoirs stated that, as of this morning (10), the Castlereagh and Maussakelle reservoirs have reached near-spilling levels due to heavy rainfall experienced in their respective catchment areas.
According to the engineers, the water level of the Castlereagh Reservoir has risen to within 1.2 feet of its spill level, with 25 mm of rainfall recorded in its catchment area over the past 24 hours.
Meanwhile, the Maussakelle Reservoir has risen to within 3.4 feet of its spill level, following 29 mm of rainfall during the same period.
With water levels continuing to rise in both reservoirs, power generation at the Canyon, Laxapana, New Laxapana, Polpitiya, and Wimalasurendra power stations is currently being carried out at maximum capacity.
Meanwhile, as the reservoir water levels continue to increase and the spill gates are nearing the point of being opened, authorities at the respective power stations have taken steps to alert residents living on both sides of the Maskeliya Oya to remain vigilant.
Residents in the surrounding areas have been advised to exercise caution and remain attentive to further announcements from the relevant authorities.
