Heavy rains are being experienced in catchment areas in the Central Hills. 30 houses have gone under water following the overflow of Maskeli-Oya. Sluice gates have been opened following the rapid increase in the water level of several Reservoirs.
Heavy rains are being experienced in the Western slopes of the Central Hills from last night. As such, our correspondents reported that the water level of the Reservoirs affiliated to the Power Plants are increasing rapidly.
20 houses of the Saamimale Gavarawila village in Maskeliya have gone under water due to the overflow of Maskeli-Oya which feeds the Maussakele Reservoir following the heavy rains. Our correspondent reported that 10 houses in the Mahaneluwa Estate are completely submerged.
The programme for the granting of relief to the displaced is being launched continuously. The members of the Lakshapana Army Camp are contributing towards this programme. Displaced families have been found alternate shelter in Estate Kovils. The Ambagamuwa Pradeshiya is mediating in the supply of cooked food to these displaced families.
Nuwara Eliya District Secretary D.P.G. Kumarasiri has informed people living in low lying areas in the environs of Maskeli Oya to be cautious as continuous rain is being experienced in the hill country.
The water levels of Maussakele, Castlereigh, Wimalasurendra and Lakshapana Power Plant Reservoir have risen due to incessant rain experienced in the Hill Country areas. Six Sluice gates of the Lakshapana Hydropower Reservoir have been opened.
Meanwhile, all roads in the Central Hills are covered with thick fog due to the extreme weather conditions. This is mainly attributed to the heavy rain being experienced in the Western slopes of the Central Hills. This has resulted in obstructions to travelling. The Police have called upon drivers to be cautious when driving vehicles. Thick fog is being experienced along the Hatton Colombo Road from Ginigathena to Hatton and along the Hatton Nuwara Eliya Road. The Police have called upon the drivers to switch on their fog lights as vehicles approaching from the front are not sometimes visible.
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