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Wednesday, October 28 2026
Wednesday, October 28 2026
FLOOR ALERT : With 38 reservoirs spilling, some rivers were at minor flood level on Wednesday morning
MONETABRIEF - Though rain linked expected to reduce in Sri Lanka as cyclone Arnab makes landfall in India, 38 reservoirs are spilling flood alerts have been issued for several rivers where water levels are high or rising.
The Irrigation Department warned the public along river banks to keep watching for alerts as conditions could change suddenly.
"The Department of Meteorology forecasts normal rainfall today, but there is still a possibility of localized showers, which could affect river water levels and the opening of reservoir spill gates," Sri Lanka's Irrigation Department said.
"The water levels in the wet zone rivers, including the Nilwala, Gin, Kalu, and Attanagalu Oya, remain high, and several low-lying areas are still inundated.
"While 38 small and medium reservoirs are currently spilling, this is a decrease from the previous day, and they are not at dangerous flood levels.
"However, the Deduru Oya reservoir is releasing approximately 1,300 cusecs, and the Rajanganaya reservoir is releasing roughly 7,000 cusecs.
"The Inginimitiya and Yan Oya reservoirs are also releasing water. Residents, especially those near these reservoirs and in the low-lying areas of the wet zone, must remain vigilant.
"The authorities also warn the public to refrain from engaging in water sports or activities in inundated areas, as it can be dangerous."
Sri Lanka's Met Department said Wednesday morning that severe cyclonic storm Arnab was making landfall over India.
"As a result, the influence of this system on the weather over Sri Lanka has gradually weakened.
"Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts.
"Showers or thunder showers will occur at few places in Uva province and in Batticaloa and Ampara districts after 1.00 p.m.
"Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the Central hills, Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Trincomalee and Hambantota Districts."
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