Inginimitiya Reservoir spill gates to be opened – Irrigation Dept.

Inginimitiya Reservoir spill gates to be opened – Irrigation Dept.

December 16, 2025   07:37 am

The Irrigation Department announces that it is planned to release 1,000 cubic feet of water per second from the Inginimitiya reservoir at around 7.30 a.m. today (16).  

Accordingly, the Director of Irrigation has advised residents in low-lying areas of the reservoir to remain vigilant and exercise caution.

 

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