Minor flood warning issued for low-lying areas of Kuda Ganga and Maguru Ganga

The Irrigation Department has warned of a possible minor flooding situation in low-lying areas along the Kuda Ganga and Maguru Ganga.

A considerable rainfall has been occurred in upstream catchment areas of Kuda Ganga Sub Basin of Kalu River as of 9.30 am today (20).

By analyzing the current rainfall situation and river water levels of Hydrological Stations in Kalu Ganga, it is warned that there is a possibility of occurring a minor flood situation in low-lying areas of Kuda Ganga and Maguru Ganga valleys situated in Bulathsinhala, Madurawala and Palinda Nuwara D/S Divisions, the Department said.

Accordingly, there is high possibility of inundating off roads running through flood plains of Kuda Ganga and Magura Ganga.

The residents of those low-lying areas and motorists driving through those areas are requested to pay high attention in this regard.

Disaster Management Authorities are requested to take adequate precautions in this regard.