Major Flood Warning — Maha Oya Basin
Low-lying areas in Alawwa, Divulapitiya, Mirigama, Pannala, Wennappuwa, Negombo, Katana, Narammala (Marandagolla GN) and Dankotuwa are at high risk of severe flooding.
Kelani River Flood Situation Update — 05.00 AM, 29 November
Most of the water is now passing the Hanwella area and rapidly flowing down towards Colombo.
No major rainfall upstream.
Glencourse exceeded the 2016 peak of 21.9 m earlier. Hanwella was around ~10 m during the 2016 flood, and we...
River levels in the Kelani River Basin are rising at an alarming rate.
Glencourse has surged past 21.9 m and Hanwella has crossed 10 m — both now in Major Flood level.
Authorities warn that flooding could worsen rapidly.
Residents in low-lying areas are urged to move to safe locations...
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe warns that water levels along the Kelani River — Colombo, Kolonnawa, Kaduwela, Homagama, Avissawella — may rise rapidly in the next 4 hours.
Rescue teams cannot reach instantly.
This is a plea: please move to safety now. 🚨🙏