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Flood Alert Issued for Lowlands of Deduru Oya
Flood Alert Issued for Lowlands of Deduru Oya
Anuradha Indrajith
19-Jan-2025 13:48:50
Authorities have issued a flood warning for low-lying areas along the Deduru Oya valley as of 5:00 PM today ( January 19), following heavy rainfall in upstream and midstream regions. The Deduru Oya reservoir is spilling at a rate of 16,000 cubic feet per second, raising concerns of possible flooding.
The affected areas include Wariyapola, Nikaweratiya, Mahawa, Kobeigane, Bingiriya, Pallama, Chilaw, Arachchikattuva, and Rasnayakapura Divisional Secretariat Divisions. Roads running through floodplains in these areas are likely to be inundated.
Residents and drivers in these areas are urged to exercise caution, while disaster management authorities are requested to take necessary measures to address the situation.
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