Sri Lanka, May 15 -- The highest rainfall recorded during the 24-hour period ending at 5.00 a.m. today (15) was observed in the Avissawella area, amid adverse weather conditions affecting the island.

The Director of Irrigation (Hydrology and Disaster Management), Engineer L. S. Sooriyabandara, stated that 180 mm of rainfall was recorded in Avissawella. In addition, 158 mm was recorded in Hanwella and 122 mm in Dehiowita.

Although the water level of the Kelani River has been rising since last night, it has not yet reached the warning level. Meanwhile, the Dunamale gauging station of the Attanagalu Oya and surrounding areas recorded 176 mm of rainfall.

Furthermore, the Giriulla area received 172 mm of rainfall yesterday, resulting in a r...