One spill gate of Kukuleganga opened

One of the spill gates of Kukuleganga reservoir had been opened due to rising water levels after the catchment areas experienced a high rainfall, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

DMC Assistant Director Pradeep Kodippili said People need to be vigilant in Bulathsinhala, Agalawatte, Madurawala, Ingiriya and downstream areas in Kukuleganga

Meanwhile, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a landslide early warning for the districts of Nuwara Eliya, Ratnapura and Kalutara, he said.