The Department of Irrigation has warned that minor flooding could occur in low-lying areas of the Kalu Ganga basin within the next 24 hours due to persistent heavy rainfall.
According to the department, significant rainfall has been recorded across the river basin’s catchment areas, with rain continuing in several locations.
Based on the prevailing weather conditions and water levels recorded at river gauging stations, minor flooding is likely in low-lying areas of the Kalu Ganga floodplain.
The areas at risk include Pelmadulla, Nivithigala, Ratnapura, Kuruwita, Ayagama and Elapatha in the Ratnapura District.
In the Kalutara District, the affected areas include Ingiriya, Horana, Dodangoda, Millaniya, Bulathsinhala, Madurawala and Palindanuwara.
The department has urged residents in these areas and motorists travelling through them to remain vigilant and take appropriate precautions.
Relevant disaster management authorities have also been requested to implement necessary precautionary measures in response to the potential flooding.
