Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has urged people living in several low-lying areas near Kala Oya to evacuate as the reservoir is nearing spill level.
Accordingly, the residents of Thalawa, Ipalogama, Thambuttegama and Galnewa areas are warned of the potential flood risk.Heavy rainfall of about 100mm to 150mm is expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central provinces and in Galle district during the next 24 hours, the DMC said further.