A total of 14 major reservoirs and 11 medium-sized reservoirs across Sri Lanka have reached spill level due to the prevailing heavy rainfall, the Department of Irrigation said.
In a statement, the Department said spill gates at five major reservoirs had been opened to release excess water.
At the Deduru Oya Reservoir, two spill gates have been opened by five feet each, four gates by four feet each, and another two gates by three feet each. The reservoir is releasing water into the Deduru Oya at a rate of 22,400 cubic metres, according to the Department.
Meanwhile, at the Rajanganaya Reservoir, four spill gates have been opened by five feet each, another four by four feet each, four by three feet each, and two by two feet each. The reservoir is releasing water into the Kala Oya at a rate of 14,288 cubic metres.
The Department further confirmed that spill gates have also been opened at the Kimbulwana Oya, Abakola Wewa and Alikota Ara reservoirs as heavy rainfall continues across the country.
