‘Amber’ flood warning issued for several low-lying areas of Nilwala River
December 12, 2023 08:45 am
The Irrigation Department has issued an ‘Amber’ flood warning for the low-lying areas of the Nilwala River as the water levels are on the rise.
In an advisory, Eng. S.P.C. Sugeeshwara, the Director of Irrigation (Hydrology & Disaster Management), urged the motorists passing through these areas to exercise caution.
The flood warning is effective for the following low-lying areas of the Nilwala River until 11:30 a.m. today (Dec.12): Pasgoda, Kotapola, Pitabeddara, Akuressa, Athuraliya, Malimbada, Thihagoda, Matara and Devinuwara Divisional Secretariat Divisions
These areas have been inundated by floodwater after being pounded by heavy rainfall.
