13 reservoirs reach spill level
The Water Management Branch of the Irrigation Department has said that a total of 13 reservoirs have started spilling due to high rainfall in the catchment areas.The reservoirs of Mahakandarawa, Mahawilachchiya, Nuwara Wewa, Rajangana, Unnichchi, Muruthawela, Weerawila, Ellewela, Wemedilla, Mediyawa, Usgala, Ethimale and Wan Ela, have all reached spill level in this manner.