High-level flood warning issued!

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Colombo (LNW): In the substantial precipitation in the upper and middle regions of the Maha Oya Basin, there could be an increased risk of extensive flooding, the Department of Irrigation cautioned.

In response to this development, the department has issued a red alert indicating that the low-lying areas within the Maha Oya Valley, encompassing the Divisional Secretariat Divisions of Alavwa, Divulapitiya, Mirigama, Pannala, Wennappuwa, Negombo, Katana, Narammala, and Dankotuwa, may be susceptible to significant inundation.

Furthermore, the Irrigation Department emphasised that the sluice gates of the Deduru Oya, Tabbowa, Weheragala, Lunugamwehera, Mawara, and Udawalawa reservoirs have been intentionally opened to alleviate potential flood risks.

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