The water levels of the Mahaweli reservoirs had increased to 46 percent by yesterday( 18)due to the heavy showers experienced in the country at present according to the Mahaweli Authority.
Accordingly the water capacities of Victoria and Kotmale reservoirs had increased to 44 and 77 percent rrespectively the Wster Management Secretariet of the Mahaweli Authority had stated..The water of these reservoirs are currently being released for cultivation of Maha season and the process is due to be completed on 01st of November.