It is reported that the Director of Irrigation (Water Management) Engineer Mrs. Sudarshani Vidanapathirana said that due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions, 37 main reservoirs including Dedurooya, Tabboa, Rabakanoyya, Rajanganaya, Yanoyya, Re Madilla, Weheragala are at overflowing level.
She also mentioned that the water level in the 73 main reservoirs controlled by the Irrigation Department is rising rapidly, and accordingly the water level in the reservoirs across the island has risen to 72 percent, which has exceeded 23 lakh acre feet.