Sri Lanka, March 13 -- Sri Lanka's largest underground water source has been discovered during tube well drilling carried out near the Pitabeddara Police Station, according to the National Water Supply and Drainage Board.

Southern Province Geologist Indrajith Gamage said the newly identified groundwater source records a continuous flow of about 10,000 litres (10 cubic metres) per minute, marking the first time such a high-capacity source has been found in the country. He noted that the previous largest groundwater source was discovered in the Madhu area, where the flow rate was around 7,000 litres per minute.

Officials said the discovery was made after conducting geological studies of rock layers and identifying underground water throug...