Flood levels begin to recede in several areas as rivers stabilise

Floodwaters that affected several parts of the country have started to recede in key locations as major rivers and reservoirs show signs of stabilisation, officials said yesterday.

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However, rising water levels in the Kelani River caused flood waters to remain elevated in low-lying areas of the Kelani basin as of 8.00 p.m. yesterday, though authorities expect levels to begin falling from this morning. Along the Kelani, water levels at Hanwella near Kaduwela have started to decline, while levels at Nagalagam Street have peaked and are not expected to increase by more than six inches.