Flood warning for Gal Oya Basin
Due to heavy rainfall received in the upper and middle catchment areas of the Gal Oya Basin, storage of the Senanayake Samudraya Reservoir in Inginiyagala, Ampara is currently reaching the retention capacity of the reservoir.
Furthermore, owing to the intense rainfall recorded over the past 24 hours in the area, Gal Oya river downstream of the Senanayaka Samudraya will be under the risk of major flood, In the event that the spill gates of the Senanayake Samudraya Reservoir are required to be opened, the water level of the Gal Oya River is expected to rise significantly. Accordingly, the general public residing in the downstream areas of the Gal Oya River and motorists travelling through these areas are kindly requested to take all necessary precautionary measures to minimize potential risks arising from possible flooding. In particular, residents of low-lying areas and those travelling through the following Divisional Secretariat Divisions are advised to remain highly vigilant: Damana, Ampara, Eragama, Addalaichenai, Sammanthurai, Nintavur, Karaitivu, Saindamarudu, Kalmunai, and Nawithanveli, as well as low-lying areas in the vicinity of the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil.
The relevant Disaster Management authorities are hereby requested to take appropriate and necessary actions in this regard.
