Sri Lanka, May 13 -- A total of 16 major reservoirs and 17 medium-scale reservoirs under the management of the Department of Irrigation are currently spilling following heavy rains recorded across several parts of the country.

The Director of Irrigation (Water Management) Engineer H.M.P.S.D. Herath said the situation was reported as of 6.00 a.m. today (13).

According to the department, reservoirs currently spilling include Rajanganaya Reservoir in the Anuradhapura District, Ambewela Reservoir in the Badulla District, and the Mau Ara, Lunugamvehera, Thissa Wewa, Weerawila. Yoda Wewa Wewa and Weheragala reservoirs in the Hambantota District.

In the Kurunegala District, the Abakola Wewa, Usgala Siyambalagamuwa, Magalla and Deduru Oya rese...