Three of the four sluice gates of Kukule Ganga reservoir were opened this evening (June 02) as heavy rains were experienced in the catchment areas.
The authorities have advised the people living in low-lying areas of the Kukule Ganga reservoir to be on alert of possible floods.
It is reported that the water levels of the reservoir have increased at an alarming rate after the downpours in the water catchment areas.
Meanwhile, the Irrigation Department issued an ‘Amber’ flood warning for the upper catchment areas of Kuda Ganga sub-basin of Kalu River after heavy rainfall was received.
