Flood warning issued for Nilwala River Basin extended

Sri Lanka’s Irrigation Department extended its flood warning for the Nilwala River Basin by 48 hours, according to Rupavahini News and Ada Derana’s Tamil-language report. Rupavahini said the notice remains in effect until 6 p.m. on October 18.

The department said minor flooding could affect low-lying parts of the river’s floodplain in six Divisional Secretariat divisions: Akuressa, Athuraliya, Malimbada, Kamburupitiya, Thihagoda and Matara. The Daily Mirror also reported a risk across six divisions, while the names were provided by Rupavahini.

The warning followed heavy rainfall in the upper and middle parts of the basin. Rupavahini reported that the department made its decision after reviewing water levels recorded at river gauges. Newswire characterized the notice as an Amber warning.

The department advised people living in the affected areas, as well as drivers travelling through them, to stay alert. The reports do not describe any flooding or damage already occurring.

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