The Irrigation Department has extended the flood warning issued for the Kalu Ganga Basin by a further 24 hours, warning of possible minor flooding in low-lying areas due to prevailing rainfall in the river's catchment areas.

Based on the prevailing rainfall conditions and an analysis of water levels recorded at gauging stations maintained by the Irrigation Department within the basin, minor flooding is expected in low-lying areas of the Kalu Ganga Basin within the next 24 hours.

The areas at risk include the following Divisional Secretariat Divisions:

• Ratnapura District: Pelmadulla, Nivithigala, Ratnapura, Kuruwita, Ayagama and Elapatha

   

• Kalutara District: Ingiriya, Horana, Dodangoda, Millaniya, Bulathsinhala, Madurawala and Palindanuwara

Residents in these areas and motorists travelling through them have been urged to exercise heightened caution due to the potential flood risk.

Disaster management authorities have also been requested to take the necessary precautionary measures.