Major floods possible in lowline areas of Maha Oya River Basin

There is a possibility of major floods occuring in lowline areas of Maha Oya River Basin in several DS division areas within next few hours, Irrigation Department said.

Accordingly, Alawwa, Divulapitiya, Meerigama, Pannala, Wennappuwa, Negambo, Katana, Narammala & Dankotuwa are at risk.

Therefore, public living in those areas and drivers running through roads in those lowline areas are requested to be highly vigilant in this regards.