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All seven spill gates of Ulhitiya Dam opened
All seven spill gates of the Ulhitiya Dam have been opened due to the inclement weather, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.
DMC Deputy Director Pradeep Kodippili said the spill gates of the Rajanganaya, Tabbowa, Angamuwa, Ibbankatuwa, Kala Oya, and Lunugamwehera dams have been opened.
Accordingly, residents living in downstream areas of the rivers adjoining these dams have been advised to exercise caution due to a possibility of flooding.
Meanwhile, the Kiran area in Batticaloa, the Puttalam - Mannar road in Eluwankulama, Seruwawila Road in Puttalam, and the Girandurukotte - Rathkinda road have been inundated due to heavy rains, Kodippili noted.
Accordingly, drivers have been advised to use alternate routes until water levels recede.
Landslide warnings issued to the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Badulla, and Ratnapura districts have also been extended until tonight, the National Building Research Organisation said.
The bad weather has affected more than 15,000 persons, leaving five dead, while damaging more than 300 homes since last week.
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- July 11, 2024 - 1205 - 0
Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
- July 10, 2024 - 271 - 0
Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
- July 12, 2024 - 270 - 0
SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
- July 16, 2024 - 260 - 0
MP on open warrant turns up at school event
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
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