Water leak at Diwulwewa tank resurfaces
The water leak in the Diwulwewa tank in Galenbindunuwewa, which raised a possible risk of a bund breach, has resurfaced, reports say.
The issue was first detected yesterday (Jan. 10) when a leak emerged in the earthen bund near the south sluice of the reservoir.
The sluice, situated approximately 27 feet deep, is subject to high water pressure, which has compounded the risk of further damage.
Efforts to mitigate the situation were undertaken yesterday, with personnel from the Irrigation Department, Army, Police, and local villagers working collaboratively to plug the leak using sandbags. By afternoon, they had temporarily stemmed the water flow.
However, reports indicate that the leak has since resumed at the previously damaged section of the bund.
Authorities have warned that a breach could impact several villages and as a precautionary measure, 30 families from the area have already been evacuated to safety.
