Moragahakanda reservoir distributes water to drought stricken areas in North Central Province
The Public Relations Officer of the Moragahakanda Project, E.G. Dayananda says that the distribution of water from the Moragahakanda Reservoir to major tanks in the Rajarata area in the North Central Province is being carried out continuously.
Distribution of water for dried tanks in the Polonnaruwa district is continuously being carried out currently, the official said. The reservoir is supplying water to Parakrama Samudra, Kaudulla, Minneriya, Girithale and Kantale tanks.
The water flowing from the Amban River to the Moragahakanda Reservoir is distributed to Yodha Ela and through that to the tanks. The water level of these tanks has risen steadily. Cultivations in several areas including Polonnaruwa are being done as a result, the official reports.
Farmers in the drought stricke...