Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The Department of Irrigation states that although the water level of the Manampitiya River, a tributary of the Mahaweli River, remains high, there is no indication that it will rise to a flood situation.

The Director of Irrigation (Hydrology & Disaster Management), L. S. Sooriyabandara said sluice gates of some reservoirs in the Mahaweli basin have been opened at present.

He further explained that although the water level of the Thanthirimale Reservoir in the Anuradhapura District is somewhat high, there is no significant increase of flooding.

Meanwhile, based on rainfall recorded around reservoirs during the past 24 hours, the highest rainfall was reported from the Ampara District, measuring 25mm, the Irrigation ...