In addition, the Mahaweli Authority has taken emergency action to control a breach at the Welikanda Magulpokuna Lake spillway by deploying sandbags. Officers from the Sinhapura Army Camp, Welikanda Police, and the Welikanda Divisional Secretariat, along with local villagers, have all joined efforts to manage the situation and minimize damage.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have urged the public to stay informed about the ongoing weather conditions.
