Rains to be increased from tomorrow; Reservoirs not yet full

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1 month ago

August 31, 2023

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The prevailing rainy weather conditions in south-western part of the country could enhance during September 01,02 and 03, the Department of Meteorology said.

It said rains will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Northwestern Provinces and in Galle and Matara Districts.

Fairly heavy showers of about 75mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and in Galle and Matara Districts.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Eastern and Uva Provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu Districts during the evening or night.

The department requested the people to take precautions to minimise damages caused by temporary localised strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Reservoirs not yet full even after the rain

Meanwhile, the Irrigation Department said that the water capacity of the reservoirs has not increased so far despite the rains experienced in some parts of the country.

Water Management Unit Director Sudarshani Vidanapathirana said the water capacity of 73 main reservoirs under the purview of the Irrigation Department is about 800,000 acre-feet.

This is 27% of the water capacity that should be in the reservoirs.

Landslide warnings extended

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7 hours ago

September 30, 2023

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The Department of Irrigation says that the water levels in the Kelani River and Attanagalu Oya are rising to levels that requires attention.

Director of the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division of the Irrigation Department S. P. C. Sugeeshwara says that the Gin, Nilwala and Kalu Ganga remain at the flood level.

Many roads in the vicinity of the rivers have been inundated.

S. P. C Sugeeshwara warns that people should refrain from further using the rivers.

The landslide warnings issued to seven districts have also been extended, due to the prevailing weather conditions.

The Met Department predicts that the heavy showers in the South West will continue.

Heavy showers of about 75 mm can be expected in some areas.

“SLPP Leadership can change if needed”

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9 hours ago

September 30, 2023

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Former President Mahinda Rajapaska yesterday said that there should be a change in the leadership of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), if the need arises.

When the former President was asked about the veracity of the news on social media about imminent change of the SLPP leadership, said that he is not aware of any change in the leadership.

The President was speaking to the media after calling on Mahanayake Thera of the Rammanya Maha Nikaya Most Ven. Makulewe Sri Wimala Thera at the Vidyawasa Pirivena in Meerigama yesterday.

Commenting on the impending regulations on social media, the former President said that there are pros and cons in the social media. “I don’t have any issue with the social media,” he said.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa also visited the Sacred Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya and participated in religious activities. The Former President also met Chief incumbent of the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya Ven. Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkitha Thera and received his blessings.

Speaking to the media on the occasion, the former President said that he is physically fit despite social media reports to the contrary.

(dailynews.lk)