Two sluice gates opened in Deduru Oya

The two sluice gates of Deduru Oya reservoir have been opened as a result of rapidly rising water level, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

They cautioned the residents who are living in the low-lying and vulnerable areas to be vigilant about sudden hike in water levels.

River water levels could rise in the event of excessive rainfall of over 100mm in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as well as Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)