Water levels rise in several rivers amid heavy rains; minor flooding in multiple areas

Daily Mirror and Ada Derana report that the Irrigation Department said water levels were rising in several rivers amid ongoing rainy weather, with minor flooding in several areas. Ada Derana (සිංහල) and Hiru News report a minor flood situation or threat in low-lying areas along the Gin Ganga.

Newswire reports that the department issued an amber flood warning for the Gin Ganga Basin. Newsfirst (සිංහල) reports that a minor flood-risk notice was issued for areas near the Attanagalu Oya, following rain in its upper and middle reaches and the start of water releases through the Banasgoda reservoir’s spill gates.

Lankadeepa reports that 16 major reservoirs, including Deduru Oya, Yodha Wewa and Tissa Wewa, continued to spill because of heavy rain. Ada Derana (தமிழ்), Ada Derana (සිංහල) and Hiru News report that the department warned that intense rainfall over a short period could cause sudden flooding and urged the public to remain alert.

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