Flood warnings issued for Kelani, Attanagalu Oya basins

Daily Mirror reports that the Irrigation Department issued a minor flood alert for low-lying sections of the Kelani River Valley, covering Ruwanwella, Seethawaka, Dompe, Dehiowita, Eheliyagoda, Yatiyantota and Bulathkohupitiya within the coming 24 hours.

Newswire reports that amber-level alerts apply to low-lying ground in the Kelani River and Attanagalu Oya basins. Sri Lanka Mirror reports substantial rain in the upper Kelani basin and says the department based its warning on rainfall conditions and gauge readings. Newsfirst (தமிழ்) reports that heavy rain has raised flood danger in low-lying places beside rivers; its report excerpt gives only a partial location list.

Ada Derana reports that close to 38 reservoirs are overflowing as flooding continues in some low-lying areas. Newsfirst (සිංහල) reports the Irrigation Department said 17 major reservoirs and more than 13 medium-sized ones were spilling. The outlet also reports that the director of the department’s water-management unit advised residents in low ground near reservoirs to remain alert.

Hiru News reports flood danger in low-lying parts of the Kelani Ganga valley and the Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya valleys. Ada Derana reports a possible flood threat affecting low-lying areas around the Gin Ganga. Hiru News (தமிழ்) reports that river levels have declined, while its headline also refers to flood danger.