Attanagalu river water levels rise following heavy rainfall and Basnagoda reservoir water releases
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The department of irrigation has announced that water levels in the Attanagalu Oya are rising due to significant rainfall in the upper and middle catchment areas of the Attanagalu Oya Basin, coupled with the commencement of water releases through the spill gates of the Basnagoda Reservoir.Accordingly, an amber-level Flood Warning has been issued, effective from 12.30 p.m. today (November 9) until 12.30 p.m. tomorrow (November 10).Based on an analysis of water levels recorded at river gauges maintained by the Department of Irrigation within the Attanagalu Oya Basin, there is a risk of flooding in low-lying areas along the Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya river valleys within the following Divisional Secretariat Divisions:- Divulapitiya- Mirigama- Attanagalla- Mahara- Gampaha- Minuwangoda- Ja-Ela- Katana- WattalaResidents in these areas, particularly those living in low-lying locations, are advised to remain alert to the possibility of flooding.
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