Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The water level of the Kelani River is receding at several locations according to the latest assessment made by the Department of Irrigation.

L.S. Sooriyabandara, the Director of Irrigation (Hydrology & Disaster Management) at the Department of Irrigation, provided the clarification regarding the water level of the Kelani River.

He stated that, at present, the water level at the Hanwella gauge of the Kelani River has significantly dropped.

Director of Irrigation L.S. Sooriyabandara stated,

"At this moment, the water level of the Kelani River, particularly at the Hanwella gauge, has dropped considerably. Specifically, the water level has fallen below the high flood level. Similarly, the water level at Nagalagam Str...