The Irrigation Department said in a statement that the water level in the upper reaches of the Kelani River Basin has risen significantly.
Due to this situation and according to the calculations of the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division of the Irrigation Department, there is a risk of minor floods in Dehiowita, Ruwanwella, Seethawaka, Dompe, Kaduwela, Biyagama, Dikolonnawa, Colombo and Wattala in the next 6-12 hours. The announcement states.
Accordingly, the announcement further states that vigilance should be exercised in this regard.