According to the department, reservoir levels vary across districts. In the Ampara District, the nine reservoirs are currently at 61.84% capacity. Meanwhile, Anuradhapura District reports a significantly higher level, with its 10 reservoirs reaching 92.01%.
Badulla District records one of the highest levels, with 94.93% capacity across seven reservoirs. Similarly, Batticaloa District’s four reservoirs stand at 91.03%, while Hambantota District’s 10 reservoirs are at 75.14%.
In Galle District, the two reservoirs are at 72.25% capacity. Kandy District’s three reservoirs show a strong 92.47%, and Kurunegala District’s 10 reservoirs are at 76.45%.
Monaragala District reports 80.17% capacity across three reservoirs, while Polonnaruwa District’s four reservoirs stand at 86.55%. In Puttalam District, the two reservoirs show a comparatively lower level of 55.98%.
Trincomalee District records one of the highest levels at 95.62% across five reservoirs, whereas Mannar District’s four reservoirs stand at 59.97%.
The Irrigation Department noted that these levels indicate a generally satisfactory water availability situation across most parts of the country.
