Kalu Ganga and Mahaweli flood warnings as reservoir gates opened
The Irrigation Department has warned of minor floods along the Kalu Ganga and Mahaweli and opened spill gates at several reservoirs after…
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Low-pressure area: 100 mm rain likely as Deduru Oya gates open
A low-pressure area near Sri Lanka brings heavy rain to four provinces, as Deduru Oya spill gates open and a landslide disrupts…
Rain to last until 27 October as Deduru Oya and Kala Oya flood alerts issued
The Meteorology Department said heavy rain may continue until about 27 October, while the Irrigation Department warned of flooding along the Deduru…
Deduru Oya flood warning for nine areas as eight spill gates open
The Irrigation Department has warned of possible flooding in nine divisions after eight spill gates of the Deduru Oya Reservoir were opened…
Heavy rain opens reservoir spill gates, landslide cuts rail line
Spill gates were opened at the Upper Kotmale and Deduru Oya reservoirs on Wednesday as a low-pressure area brought heavy rain to…
Three arrested with firearms and explosives in Deduru Oya raid
Wayamba wildlife officers arrested three suspects and seized a shotgun, pressure guns and explosive baits on private land in the Deduru Oya…
Three major reservoirs open spill gates, two more spilling
The Irrigation Department said spill gates are open at Yan Oya, Rajangana and Deduru Oya reservoirs, and urged people downstream to stay…
Eight reservoirs spilling as Irrigation Department urges vigilance
Eight reservoirs were spilling on 10 October, and the Irrigation Department asked people living downstream to watch river levels and follow official…
Four gates opened at Deduru Oya Reservoir
The Irrigation Department has opened four radial gates at the Deduru Oya Reservoir, releasing 4,200 cubic feet of water per second as…