Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The Department of Irrigation has warned of a potential flood risk in low-lying areas along the Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya valleys due to rising water levels following heavy rainfall.

The water level of the Attanagalu Oya has been rising due to significant rainfall in the upper and middle catchment areas of the basin, and the commencement of water releases through the spill gates of the Basnagoda Reservoir.

Accordingly, low-lying areas within the Divisional Secretariat Divisions of Divulapitiya, Mirigama, Attanagalla, Mahara, Gampaha, Minuwangoda, Ja-Ela, Katana and Wattala are at risk of flooding in the coming period, the Department said.

The public residing in these areas and motorists travelling along roads i...