Minor flood warning issued for Kalu Ganga basin

A minor flood situation could occur within the next 48 hours in the low-lying areas of the floodplain of the Kuda Ganga and Magura Ganga in the Bulathsinhala, Madurawala, and Palinda Nuwara Divisional Secretariat Divisions. The Irrigation Department warned of this according to an analysis of water levels from river gauges maintained within the Kalu Ganga basin.

The department mentions that this situation arises due to rainfall received in the upper catchment areas of the Kuda Ganga sub-basin of the Kalu Ganga, and because the spill gates of the Kukule Ganga reservoir are also open at present.

A risk exists of bypass roads running through low-lying areas around the Kuda Ganga and Maguru Ganga becoming inundated due to this, according to the statement issued by the Irrigation Department.

The department requests the public residing in those areas and motorists travelling through to remain vigilant regarding this situation.