Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- The water level in the Manampitiya area of the Mahaweli River basin has risen above the minor flood level due to heavy rainfall, according to Irrigation Director (Hydrology and Disaster Management) Engineer L.S. Sooriyabandara.

Speaking to the media, he said low-lying areas extending up to Trincomalee are likely to face further inundation, while the Somawathiya access road is already submerged as a result of the flooding.

He added that although the water level of the Malwathu Oya at Thanthirimale has reached the minor flood level, no further rise in water levels is expected.

Meanwhile, 34 of the country's 73 major reservoirs and 48 medium-sized reservoirs are currently being discharged. However, Engineer Sooriyaba...