A total of 14 major reservoirs and 11 medium-sized reservoirs across Sri Lanka have reached spill level due to the prevailing heavy rainfall, according to the Department of Irrigation.In a statement, the Irrigation Department said spill gates of five major reservoirs had been opened to release excess water.
Accordingly, two spill gates of the Deduru Oya Reservoir, have been opened by five feet each, four gates by four feet each, and another two gates b three feet each. The reservoir is releasing water into the Deduru Oya at a rate of 22,400 cubic metres, the Department noted.At the Rajanganaya Reservoir, four spill gates have been opened by five feet each, another four by four feet each, four by three feet each, and two by two feet each. The reservoir is releasing water into the Kala Oya at a rate of 14,288 cubic metres.The Department of Irrigation also confirmed that spill gates have been opened at the Kimbulwana Oya, Abakola Wewa and Alikota Ara reservoirs.Meanwhile, spill gates have been opened at two medium-sized reservoirs, while nine other medium-sized reservoirs have reached spill level.
Authorities are continuing to monitor reservoir water levels amid the prevailing heavy rainfall, the Department of Irrigation noted.
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