Extreme Weather: Heavy Rainfall Triggers Minor Flood Risk in Several DS Divisions

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Heavy rainfall has raised water levels in the Kuda Ganga and triggered a minor flood risk in Bulathsinhala, Palindanuwara and Madurawala Divisional Secretariat Divisions, prompting warnings from the Department of Irrigation. Rainfall totals reached 103.5 mm in Maliboda, with other locations also recording heavy falls. The Department of Meteorology has issued advisories across several districts due to the active Southwest Monsoon, forecasting thundershowers, strong winds and lightning.