The Irrigation Department says that there is a risk of flooding in some areas of Attanagalu, Kalu, Kelani, Ging and Nilwala basins in the next 24 hours.
The statement issued by the department states that according to the weather forecasts, heavy rain may occur in some parts of the island in the next 24 hours from today (05) night and accordingly there is a risk of flooding in some areas if there is heavy rain in the above river basins.
The Irrigation Department advises people to be aware of this situation and to be careful while using the river and tributaries.