Four Sluice Gates Of Udawalawe Reservoir Have Been Opened Due To The Rising Water Levels

Due to the rising water level in Udawalawa Reservoir four sluice gates of the reservoir have been opened four feet each with immediate effect according to Disaster Management Center(DMC) of Ratnapura District.

As  heavy showers prevailed in Udawalawe Area yesterday(06) the water level of the Udawalawe Reservoir has risen the Disaster Management Center has stated.

The DMC has advised the public to be on alert of the water level of Udawalawe Reservoir when using it due to the opening of sluice gates.