The Department of Irrigation says that the water levels in the Kelani River and Attanagalu Oya are rising to levels that requires attention.
Director of the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division of the Irrigation Department S. P. C. Sugeeshwara says that the Gin, Nilwala and Kalu Ganga remain at the flood level.
Many roads in the vicinity of the rivers have been inundated.
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S. P. C Sugeeshwara warns that people should refrain from further using the rivers.
The landslide warnings issued to seven districts have also been extended, due to the prevailing weather conditions.
The Met Department predicts that the heavy showers in the South West will continue.
Heavy showers of about 75 mm can be expected in some areas.
courtesy newsfirst
