The Mahaweli Authority has warned residents to be vigilant as several low-lying areas downstream of the Kotmale Dam could be affected after the spill gates of the Kotmale Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir are opened amid heavy rains.
According to a media release by the Authority, spill gates of the Kotmale Reservoir were scheduled to be opened at 3.00pm today (Aug. 03), releasing 250 cubic metres of water per second into the Kotmale Oya.
The areas of Nugawela, Riverside and Mawatara, as well as areas along the Mahaweli River from Ulapane to Gampola, Weligalla, Gelioya, Peradeniya, Katugastota and Polgolla, are likely to be affected, the statement notes.
Earlier today, three spill gates of the Upper Kotmale reservoir were opened automatically due to heavy rainfall in the reservoir's catchment areas
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