The Irrigation Department has warned that a minor flood is likely in low-lying areas along the Kalu Ganga within the next 24 hours as heavy rainfall continues in the river basin’s catchment areas.
The department issued the warning based on prevailing rainfall conditions and water levels recorded at river gauging stations it maintains.
In the Ratnapura District, the areas at risk include Pelmadulla, Nivithigala, Ratnapura, Kuruwita, Ayagama and Elapatha.
In the Kalutara District, the warning covers Ingiriya, Horana, Dodangoda, Millaniya, Bulathsinhala, Madurawala and Palindanuwara.
Residents in the affected areas and motorists travelling through them have been urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.
Disaster management authorities have also been requested to take appropriate precautionary measures in view of the potential flood threat.