Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- The highest rainfall recorded during the 24-hour period ending at 6.00 a.m. today (19) was reported from the Udadumbara area, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

Accordingly, Udadumbarareceived nearly 201 millimetres of rainfall during the period.

The second-highest rainfall was recorded in UdadumbaraPoththapitiya, where 155 millimetres of rain was recorded.

Meanwhile, the DMC stated that 34 major tanks and reservoirs across the country are currently spilling.

In the Anuradhapura District, the Kala Wewa, Rajanganaya, Nachchaduwa and Angamuwa reservoirs are spilling.

In the Kandy District, the Polgolla, Victoria, Randenigala and Rantembe reservoirs are also spilling, the statement added.

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