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Flood warning issued for low-lying areas of Kuda Ganga

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Low-lying regions within the Kuda Ganga Sub Basin of Kalu River area are at risk of experiencing flooding, the Irrigation Department said in an ‘RED’ warning.

According to the warning, “A considerable amount rainfall has been occurred in catchment areas of Kuda Ganga Sub Basin of Kalu River as of 10.30 am today. In addition, Kukule hydropower reservoir is now spilling at a high rate of 400-meter cube per second. By analyzing that situation and river water levels of Hydrological Stations in Kalu Ganga, it is warned that there is a possibility of occurring a Major flood situation in lowline areas of Kuda Ganga and Maguru Ganga valleys situated in Bulathsinhala, Madurawala and Palinda Nuwara D/S Divisions. As a result, already inundated roads may become highly vulnerable and dangerous for crossing. The residents and vehicle drivers running through those areas are requested topay high attention in this regard. Disaster Management Authorities are requested to take adequate precautions in this regard.”

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