The Kelani River continues to surge at Nagalgam Street, reaching a critical flood level of 8.45 feet, the Irrigation Department reported.
Authorities have issued stern warnings as floodwaters threaten Kadawatha, Ambatale, Kelaniya, Malabe, and other low-lying areas along the Kelani River basin. The situation is particularly severe in the Kelaniya Divisional Secretariat, where villages including Sinharmulla, Pilapitiya, Pethiyagoda, and Peliyagoda remain under high-risk alerts.
Residents still sheltering in their homes have been urged to move immediately to designated safety centres. Officials confirmed that evacuation notices were issued last night, but many people remain stranded.
The Irrigation Department also warned the public not to visit the Kelani River flood control bund, which is now at maximum capacity, cautioning that sightseeing could put lives at risk.
