{
  "id": 8801917,
  "title": "Minor flood threat in Kuda Ganga, Maguru Ganga valleys",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/minor-flood-threat-in-kuda-ganga-maguru-ganga-valleys",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T23:45:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/minor-flood-threat-in-kuda-ganga-maguru-ganga-valleys/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Irrigation Department has issued a warning concerning a potential minor flooding threat in the low-lying regions of the Kuda Ganga and Maguru Ganga valleys. This threat is attributed to heavy rainfall that occurred in the upstream catchment areas of these rivers. Heavy rainfall was recorded in the Kuda Ganga sub-basin of the Kalu Ganga by 9:30 am on the previous day.\n\nAn analysis of the recent rainfall and the water levels at hydrological stations along the Kalu Ganga suggests the possibility of minor floods in the Valleys of Kuda Ganga and Maguru Ganga. This warning specifically applies to the Bulathsinhala, Madurawala, and Palindanuwara Divisional Secretariat divisions. The Irrigation Department has cautioned that roads passing through the floodplains of these two rivers are most susceptible to water inundation.\n\nCitizens residing in low-lying areas and motorists utilizing roads in the affected zones are advised to exercise caution. The Disaster Management Authorities have been called upon to undertake necessary precautionary measures to mitigate the potential impact of the flooding.",
  "summary": "The Irrigation Department has warned of possible minor floods in low-lying areas along the Kuda Ganga and Maguru Ganga following heavy rainfall in their upstream catchment areas. The Irrigation Department said considerable rainfall had been recorded in the Kuda Ganga sub-basin of the Kalu Ganga by 9.30 am yesterday (20). An analysis of the prevailing […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}