Alert: Flood Warning Issued for Mahaweli River Basin
Valid till 6.00 AM on 28th of November 2024
Flood warning for Mahaweli River basin
Due to heavy rainfall received during last night in some areas of Mahaweli catchment, there is possibility of occurring a flood situation in lowline areas around Mahaweli River situated in Dimbulagala, Echchilampattai, Hingurakgoda, Kantalai, Kinniya, Koralai Pattu North, Lankapura, Medirigiriya, Muttur, Seruvila, Thamankaduwa, Thampalakamam and Welikanda D/S Divisions. The residents and travelers through those areas are requested to take adequate precautions in these regards. The disaster Management authorities are requested to take necessary precautions in this regards.
A flood warning has been issued for the Mahaweli River basin as heavy rainfall occurred in some areas of the catchment. Lowline areas around the Mahaweli River in several divisions are at risk of flooding, including Dimbulagala, Echchilampattai, Hingurakgoda, Kantalai, Kinniya, and others. Residents and travelers in these areas are advised to take necessary precautions. Disaster management authorities have been urged to implement precautious measures. The warning is in effect until 6.00 AM on November 28th, 2024.
