Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Heavy rainfall caused by the prevailing weather conditions may lead to rising water levels in reservoirs across the country, according to the Department of Irrigation.

The Director of Irrigation (Hydrology & Disaster Management), Lasantha Sooriyabandara said authorities have already begun releasing water from reservoirs identified as being at risk.

Speaking during the Ada Derana 'Big Focus' program, Director Sooriyabandara stated that approximately 65 percent of the country's total reservoir capacity is currently filled. Of the 73 major reservoirs, 12 are already spilling, along with six medium-sized reservoirs.

He warned that the spilling of the Weheragala Reservoir has created a potentially dangerous situation in...