Saturday, May 26, 2018

Due To Heavy Showres Ja-Ela Dam Is At Risk Of Breaking Down

If the heavy showers prevailing in Ja-
Ela area continues further there's a risk of breaking the Ja-Ela dam according to the authorities.

To prevent such situation sand bags are being used and necessary life saving boats are being stationed near the Dam they have stated.

In addition  Around 800 Army personal have been deployed to assist if an emergency situation occurs the Emergency Operations Director of the Disaster Management Center Brigadier Athula Ariyaratne has stated.

Meanwhile the authorities have planned to widen the Uswetakeyyawa Estuary(Moya) and allow the overflowing water to flow to the sea ,If the Ja-Ela dam beeaks it has been revealed.

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