Official warns of minor flood risk along Gin River following heavy rainfall
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Hydrological and Disaster Management Engineer L.S. Suriyabandara issued a minor flood warning on 9 November for low-lying areas adjacent to the Gin River following continuous rain in catchment areas.
Heavy rainfall between 100 mm and 150 mm was recorded in Deniyaya, Thellawa, Thawalama, Hiniduma, and Batapola, affecting low-lying areas including Thawalama, Hiniduma, Nagoda, Batapola, and Divithura.
Although forecasts indicate a low probability of further heavy rainfall in the coming hours, the Disaster Management Division urged residents in low-lying areas to remain vigilant and prepare to move to safe locations.
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- සිதThe Irrigation Department reported minor flooding along the Attanagalu Oya and rising Nilwala river levels.
- EසිRising water levels caused flooding in multiple river basins and forced evacuations near Alikotaara Reservoir.
- தThis storyEngineer L.S. Suriyabandara warned residents of potential minor flooding along the Gin River.
