No major flooding reported despite heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka – Irrigation Dept.
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Daily Mirror reports that, according to the Irrigation Department, spill gates had been opened at seven major reservoirs and three medium-sized reservoirs. It also reports that eight major and eight medium-sized reservoirs were spilling.
Ada Derana (தமிழ்) and Ada Derana (සිංහල) report that the department said 14 major reservoirs and nine medium-sized reservoirs continued to be at spill level amid the prevailing rainy conditions.
Ada Derana and Hiru News report that the Irrigation Department said heavy rainfall had raised reservoir and river levels but had not led to a flood situation. Hiru News (සිංහල) and Ada Derana (සිංහල) also report that no flooding had developed so far.
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Earlier coverage
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