Water levels in the Alikota Ara Reservoir in Wellawaya have risen rapidly due to the torrential rainfall currently battering its catchment areas.

Key Points

  • Water levels in the Alikota Ara Reservoir have risen rapidly.
  • Three spill gates of the reservoir have been opened by two feet each.
  • The released water has caused water levels in Kirindi Oya to rise.

Kirindi Oya water levels also rise

Due to the increased water capacity, authorities have taken steps to open three spill gates of the Alikota Ara Reservoir by two feet each.

The discharge is flowing into the Kirindi Oya, which has caused the river's water levels to rise as well.