Water levels in Kelani river rises, but no threat of floods

Water levels in Kelani river rises, but no threat of floods

It is reported that owing the heavy rains during the past few days the water levels in a number rivers including that of the Kelani River have been rising.

The Assistant Director of the Disaster

Management Centre Pradeep Kodippily issuing a notice had added that there are no signs of any of these rivers including the Kelani river overflowing and hence there is no immediate threat of any floods. There is no need to be panic he had said.

It is reported that the rains have been experienced in many districts. There had been rising flood levels in Thawalama and in some areas of Galle Gin Ganga. These statistics have been furnished by the authorities of the irrigation department.

However there have been reports submitted to any floods from these districts.