Water Levels Rising – Minor Flood Situation Reports
According to Irrigation Department, minor flood situation reports in Millakanda (Kalu) area and Dunamale in Aththanagalu Oya rivers.
Water levels in Aththanagalu Oya (Dunamale) , Kalu (Magura), Gin (Baddegema) and Nilawala rivers are rising due to heavy rains.
Irrigation Department says due to rising water levels in Aththanagalu Oya, Kalu, Gin and Nilawala rivers, people living in low lying areas advised to be vigilant.
Condition of Rain:
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas extending from Mannar to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle, heavy showers are likely at some places. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the other sea areas around the island.
Winds:
Winds will be westerly to south-westerly in the sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota and wind speed will be (40-50) kmp. Wind speed may increase up to (60-70) kmph at times these sea areas.
Winds will be south-westerly and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph and can be increased up to 50 kmph at times in the other sea areas around the island.