Water levels in several major river basins across Sri Lanka have begun to recede following reduced rainfall over the past 24 hours, according to the Irrigation Department.
Director of the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division, L.S. Sooriyabandara, stated that water levels in the Nilwala Ganga, Gin Ganga, Kalu Ganga, and Attanagalu Oya basins are gradually decreasing, with most areas showing a downward trend.
However, he noted that water levels remain high at Millakanda on the Kalu Ganga, marking one of the few exceptions amid the overall improvement.
Despite the easing situation, officials cautioned that the progress may be temporary, as the Department of Meteorology has forecast further rainfall in the coming days.
Meanwhile, reservoir conditions remain closely monitored, with 18 of the country’s 73 major reservoirs currently spilling water. In addition, 18 medium-sized reservoirs are also discharging excess water, reflecting the continued strain on water management systems even as river levels show signs of decline.
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