Public warned as Kotmale reservoir spill gates open
Source: Sri Lanka Mirror
Category: Technology
Region: General
Published: August 03, 2026 at 10:02
๐ Summary
The Mahaweli Authority has warned residents to be vigilant as several low-lying areas downstream of the Kotmale Dam could be affected after the spill gates of the Kotmale Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir are opened amid heavy rains. According to a media release by the Authority, spill gates of the Kotmale Reservoir were scheduled to be opened [โฆ]