Adverse Weather -Water Levels Receding In Several Districts -Some Areas In Galle And Matara Experiencing Minor Floods

Although the water levels in several Districts affected with floods now receding, several areas in Galle including Baddegama,Poddala and Wakwella and some areas in Matara still experienced a minor flood situation according to the Department of Irrigation.

Now the water level in Baddegama area stands as 4 meters .

Due to not receiving heavy showers during last few days the water levels in Ging River now slowly receding it has been reported.

Meanwhile the Department of Irrigatuion is considering to break the bund of Nilwala River as the receding of flood waters in Matara District happens slowly