42 reservoirs overflow as heavy rains continue across the island - LankaXpress

42 reservoirs overflow as heavy rains continue across the island - LankaXpress

The Department of Irrigation says that 42 out of 73 main reservoirs under its management across the country are currently being spilt as of 7.00 a.m. today (12) due to heavy rainfall. Among them are seven reservoirs in the Ampara District, six in Anuradhapura, five in Badulla, three in Polonnaruwa, and three in Trincomalee, according to the Irrigation Department. Key reservoirs being spilt include Minneriya, Kawudulla, Kantale, Rajanganaya, Lunu…