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Sri Lanka on High Alert as Heavy Rains Cause Widespread Reservoir Spilling.
May 15, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Continuous heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka has forced the Irrigation Department to open spill gates at 21 major and over 19 medium-scale reservoirs. Authorities have issued urgent warnings for residents in low-lying areas and near riverbanks to exercise extreme caution.


