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Sri Lanka tea factories face a threat of closure in fuel crisis

Tea factory owners are facing a threat of total closure owing to the worsening fuel crisis and other shocks putting much needed foreign exchange earnings at risk.

Energy Minister announces date on which the ‘fuel ration system’ will come into effect

Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera says the fuel ration system is expected to be operational from the first week of July as an experiment. That is...

IOC raises fuel prices

Lanka IOC has also decided to increase fuel prices in line with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation's prices. Accordingly, the new prices are as follows. A liter...

People’s protests against the fuel price hike and the shortage continue

It is reported that people in many parts of the island are still protesting by blocking main roads today (20). They are protesting against rising...

Does Sri Lanka neglect possibility to save US$ 150 million per month without subscribing to power cuts and fuel and gas queues?

Does Sri Lanka neglect possibility to save US$ 150 million per month without subscribing to power cuts and fuel queues?

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38 Reservoirs Spill Across Sri Lanka as Flooding Continues in Low-Lying Areas

A total of 38 medium and large-scale reservoirs under the Department of Irrigation are currently spilling, while elevated water levels continue to affect several rivers and low-lying areas across Sri Lanka, an irrigation official said. Director of Irrigation (Hydrology and Disaster Management) L.S. Sooriyabandara said reservoirs such as Deduru Oya, Rajanganaya, Inginimitiya, Yan Oya and Usgala Siyambalangamuwa were recording comparatively high spill levels. Although no immediate threat of major flooding had been identified under the prevailing conditions, water levels in several reservoirs and rivers remained high, he said. Rainfall eased yesterday, with some areas in the upper catchments of the Kalu and Kelani rivers recording around 60 millimetres. Certain locations in the upper Kelani River catchment received approximately 40 millimetres, according to the Irrigation Department. Water levels in the upper reaches of most rivers are gradually receding. However, minor flooding persists in low-lying areas along the Nilwala, Gin, Kalu and Kelani rivers. Sooriyabandara said water levels along the Nilwala River remained around minor flood thresholds downstream of Akuressa, particularly in Thalgahagoda and areas near Matara. Similar conditions were reported in Baddegama along the Gin River. Elevated water levels were also observed at Millakanda, Putupawula and Ellagawa along the Kalu River. He cautioned that further rises could affect low-lying areas of the Kalutara District if additional rainfall occurs. Meanwhile, water levels in the upper reaches of the Kelani River and Attanagalu Oya are gradually declining. Nevertheless, floodwater may continue to affect low-lying areas in the Gampaha District, including Katana and Ja-Ela. The Irrigation Department has forecast moderate rainfall today and warned that river levels and water levels in flood-prone areas could rise again if further precipitation occurs. The public has been advised to refrain from bathing, engaging in water sports and undertaking other potentially dangerous activities in areas where floodwaters remain.

Showers Expected in Several Parts of Sri Lanka as Cyclone Arnab Makes Landfall in India

The very severe cyclonic storm “Arnab,” which was located...

Treasury and Postal Dept Cyber Scams Deepens Crisis, Taxpayers Face another Bill

Treasury and Postal Dept Cyber Scams Deepens Crisis, Taxpayers Face another Bill

Former President RW Warns Sri Lanka Risks Irrelevance without Tech Reforms

Former President RW Warns Sri Lanka Risks Irrelevance without Tech Reforms

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