Sri Lanka, May 15 -- The Department of Irrigation reports that 21 major reservoirs and more than 19 medium-scale reservoirs under its management are currently spilling.

Director of Irrigation (Water Management), Engineer H. M. P. S. D. Herath, stated that this situation was recorded as of 6.00 a.m. today (15).

Among the major reservoirs currently spilling are Rajanganaya, Nachchaduwa, and Yan Oya in the Anuradhapura District; Ambewela in the Badulla District; and Lunugamvehera, Tissa Wewa, Weerawila Yoda Wewa, and Weheragala in the Hambantota District.

In addition, reservoirs including Ambakola Wewa, Usgala Siyambalangamuwa, Mediyawa, Magalla, and Deduru Oya in the Kurunegala District; Nalanda and Wemedilla in the Kandy District; Hadap...