Flooding possible in several areas over the next 48 hours

The Department of Irrigation has warned that minor flooding may occur in several areas over the next 48 hours due to the heavy rainfall currently being experienced in the upper and middle catchment areas of the Kelani River Basin.

The flood warning was issued today (01) at 7.30 a.m. by the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division of the Department of Irrigation and will remain in effect until 7.00 a.m. on Monday (03).

According to the notice, low-lying areas within the Kelani River Valley in the Divisional Secretariat divisions of Dehiovita, Ruwanwella and Seethawaka are at risk of experiencing minor flooding.

The Department further stated that, based on current weather forecasts, further heavy rainfall is likely in the coming days, which could cause river water levels to rise rapidly.

Accordingly, residents in the affected areas, river users and motorists travelling through those areas are advised to remain vigilant and exercise extreme caution, the Department of Irrigation said.

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