The National Disaster Management Center has issued a warning of potential flooding in several rivers, including the Kalu River, Kuda River, Nilwala River, and Gin River. This risk is expected to persist for the next 24 hours.
Areas at risk of flooding include:
- Palindanuwara and Bulathsinhala divisional secretariat divisions near the Kudaganga sub-basin of the Kalu River.
- Kotapola, Pitabeddara, Akurassa, Pasgoda, Athuraliya, Malimbada, Thihagoda, Matara, and Devinuwara Divisional Secretariat divisions along the Nilwala River.
- Welivitiyadivithura, Baddegama, Niyagama, Neluwa, Thavalama, Nagoda, Elpitiya, and Bopepoddala Divisional Secretariat Divisions along the Gin River.
Residents in these areas are advised to take necessary precautions and stay informed about the evolving situation to ensure their safety.