Those in low lying areas near the Kala Oya issued flood warnings, urged to evacuate

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Families in the low lying areas near the Kala Oya have been urged to evacuate as the reservoir is close to spill levels, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

Accordingly, the residents of Thalawa, Ipalogama, Thambuttegama and Galnewa areas have been warned of the potential flood risk.

Heavy rainfall of about 100mm to 150mm is expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central provinces and in Galle district during the next 24 hours, the DMC said further.

In the meantime, fairly heavy rainfall of about 75mm-100mm is likely at some places in Eastern, Uva and North-Western provinces and Matara district.

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