Monday, May 21, 2018

Due To The Overflowing Of Seven Rivers Low Land Areas Around And Roads Have Been Submerged

Due to the overflowing of Seven Rivers in the island most areas around these rivers and roads have been submerged as a result of flood waters according to the Department Of Irrigation.Image result for floods in galle 2018

Accordingly Kalu,Gin,Kelaniya,Nilwala,Mahaweli ,Maha(Oya0 and Aththanagalu(Oya) rivers are being overflown at the moment due to the continuous heavy showers prevailing in.

Due to the overflowing of Gin river Baddegama and Thawlama areas have been submerged and as a result of the overflowing of Kelaniya River from Norwood  that area has submerged with flood waters and flood warnings have been issued to Kithulgala,Hanwella and Nagalagamweediya areas the Department has stated.

Kalu River had been  overflown and Ratnapura and Millakanda areas have been submerged as a result it has been reported.Due to the overflowing of Attangalu River (Oya) dunamale area is being submerged and several areas including Negambo,Attanagalla and Ja Ela are under flood threat . Badalgama area received flood waters due to the overflowing of Maha River (Oya).

Irrigation Department has also issued flood warnings to Peradeniya due to the overflowing of Mahaweli River and Nawalapitiya is being submerged already as usual.

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