Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Irrigation Department has issued an urgent warning of a major flood risk in several low-lying areas of the Kalu River Basin, citing continuous heavy rainfall and rapidly rising water levels. The situation is expected to worsen over the next few hours.

According to the department, the following areas are at high risk:

Ratnapura District

* Pelmadulla

* Nivithigala

* Ratnapura

* Kuruwita

* Ayagama

* Elapatha

Kalutara District

* Kalutara

* Ingiriya

* Horana

* Dodangoda

* Millaniya

* Bulathsinhala

* Palindanuwara

* Madurawala

* Agalawatta

Residents and road users in the affected regions are strongly advised to remain highly vigilant, relocate to safer areas if necessary, and closely follow instructi...