The Irrigation Department, has warned of a major flood expected within the next few hours in the low-lying floodplain areas of the Kalu River.
Based on the heavy rainfall currently being received in the Kalu River Basin and analysis of water level data recorded at hydrological gauging stations the prediction has been made.
The affected areas are the Divisional Secretariat Divisions of Pelmadulla, Nivithigala, Ratnapura, Kuruwita, Ayagama, Elapatha in Ratnapura District, and Kalutara, Ingiriya, Horana, Dodangoda, Millaniya, Bulathsinhala, Palindanuwara, Madurawala, and Agalawatta in Kalutara District.
The public residing in the affected areas is requested to be vigilant and to take necessary precautions.
Motorists and passengers are also requested to be mindful while travelling through these affected areas.
Disaster Management Authorities have been requested to take the necessary actions in this regard.
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