Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- Spill gates of three major reservoirs have been opened, while two other major reservoirs and two medium-sized reservoirs are spilling, according to the Irrigation Department.

In its water management report issued at 12.30 p.m. yesterday (11), the department said spill gates at Yan Oya and Rajangana reservoirs in Anuradhapura District and Deduru Oya reservoir in Kurunegala District had been opened.

Deduru Oya recorded the highest discharge at 2,800 cusecs, followed by Rajangana at 502 cusecs and Yan Oya at 67.7 cusecs.

Kande Ela tank in Nuwara Eliya District and Wan Ela in Trincomalee District were also spilling. Among the medium-sized reservoirs, Bomuruella in Badulla District and Denagama Wewa in Galle District ...