Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- The Department of Irrigation stated that out of the 73 major reservoirs under its control, 36 reservoirs are currently spilling.

Director of Hydrology and Disaster Management at the Department of Irrigation, Engineer L.S. Sooriyabandara, said that nearly 52 medium-sized tanks are also spilling.

He emphasized that the ongoing spilling of reservoirs does not pose a flood risk, and therefore the public should not be unnecessarily alarmed.

However, he noted that river water levels could change depending on upcoming monsoon rainfall, and stressed the need for continued monitoring and necessary precautionary measures.

Meanwhile, the Department reported that the highest rainfall during the past 24 hours was recorded in ...