Akuressa has logged the highest rainfall in the country over the past 24 hours, with 125 mm recorded in the area near the Nilwala River, according to L.S. Sooriyabandara, Director of Irrigation (Hydrology & Disaster Management).In a statement issued this morning (05), he noted that rainfall reported from other regions remained within normal limits, and that river levels across the island have not shown any significant increase.
The Irrigation Department also confirmed that major reservoirs are operating within their usual spill levels, with no unusual overflow reported so far.
With more rain expected in the coming days, authorities plan to issue updates based on data gathered from monitoring stations across each river basin. The public has been advised to remain calm and to rely solely on verified information from official channels rather than circulating rumours.
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