The Irrigation Department has issued an Amber flood warning for low-lying areas near the Mahaweli River within the Pasbage Korale Divisional Secretariat Division following heavy rainfall in the river’s upper catchment areas.
According to the department, the heavy rainfall recorded over the past few hours has increased the risk of minor flooding in areas adjacent to the river.
The department has urged residents in the affected areas and motorists travelling along roads that pass through these locations to exercise extreme caution.
People living close to the Mahaweli River have also been advised to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions to protect themselves in the event of flooding.
Meanwhile, disaster management authorities have been requested to implement appropriate precautionary measures in response to the potential flood threat.
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