The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported that Ududumbara experienced the highest rainfall during the 24-hour period ending at 6.00 a.m. today (19), with nearly 201 millimetres recorded. The second-highest rainfall was measured in the Ududumbara Poththapitiya area, which received about 155 millimetres.
As a result of the continuous heavy rains, 34 major tanks and reservoirs across the country are currently spilling, the DMC said. In the Anuradhapura District, spillages have been reported from the Kala Wewa, Rajanganaya, Nachchaduwa and Angamuwa reservoirs.
Several reservoirs in the Kandy District, including Polgolla, Victoria, Randenigala and Rantembe, are also overflowing. In addition, the Deduru Oya reservoir in Kurunegala District and the Senanayake Samudraya in Ampara District have reached spill levels.
To manage rising water levels, two spill gates of the Kala Wewa have been opened by six feet each. At the Rajanganaya reservoir, four spill gates have been raised by five feet, while two others have been opened by four feet. Meanwhile, four spill gates at the Nachchaduwa tank have been opened by four feet, with three additional gates raised by two feet. Two spill gates at the Angamuwa reservoir have also been opened by two feet each.
The DMC further noted that landslides and related incidents have led to the complete closure of several roads in the Badulla, Matale, Kilinochchi, Kegalle and Anuradhapura districts. Flooding has also blocked sections of the Sungawila–Somawathiya Road in the Polonnaruwa District.
Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and follow safety instructions issued by local officials as adverse weather conditions persist.
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