The Department of Irrigation has issued major flood warnings to several areas due to a rise in the water levels of several rivers, effective from 09.30 am today (29). According to the Irrigation Department, major flood warnings have been issued in the Hanwella and Glenclose areas due to a rise in the water level of the Kelani River. Major flood warnings have also been issued to the Millakanda area due to a rise in the water level of the Kalu Ganga, the Badalgama and Girulla areas due to rising water levels in the Maha Oya, and the Dunamale area due…
Critical flood warning issued to Maha Oya Basin : Flood never seen in recent history
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