Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The flood warning issued for the Mahaweli River Basin has been extended for another 48 hours, the Irrigation Department said.

In its bulletin, the department urged residents in vulnerable and low-lying areas to remain on high alert as rising water levels could increase the risk of flooding.

Authorities have called on the public to take all necessary precautions to ensure their safety, while disaster management agencies have been instructed to continue monitoring the situation closely and take appropriate response measures as needed.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily Mirror Sri Lanka....