Irrigation department issues a precautionary flood warning
Posted by Editor on May 26, 2020 - 9:56 am
The Irrigation Department says that due to forecast for thunder showers in the central, Sabaragamuwa, Western, Uva, North Western and Southern provinces in the upcoming few days there is a possibility of inundation in the low lying areas close to rivers.
The department announced that residents in low-lying areas close to Mee-oya, Deduroya, Maaoya, Attanagaluoya, should be on the alert.
Similarly the Irrigation Department said that residents in low-lying areas close to the Kelani , Kalu, Ging, Nilvalaa and Bentara rivers should be on alert if it rains.
(Source: Hiru News)
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