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Drop in reservoir levels

by Rashomi Silva

The water levels of Victoria, Randenigala and Samanala Wewa reservoirs have recorded a significant drop due to the prevailing drought.

However, a spokesperson for the Power and Energy Ministry told the Daily News yesterday that there is no need for panic since the water levels of CastleReigh, Maussakelle and Kotmale reservoirs remain considerably high. The total storage remains at 39.5 per cent. This is a good figure considering the weather pattern of Sri Lanka. The official added that there was no immediate fear of power cuts. N.A. Amaradasa, Director, Meteorology Department, said: "We did not get enough rain during the past few months. But we are expecting a good rainfall within next 14 days, as inter-monsoonal rains have set in."

Of the total power generation islandwide yesterday 34 per cent came from hydropower and the remaining 66 per cent from thermal power.

Meanwhile, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board warned the public to use water sparingly due to the decrease in the water level of the Kelani Ganga, Labugama and Kalatuwawa reservoirs as a result of the severe drought. The NWSDB warned it would be forced to curtail the supply of water.

It appealed to consumers to refrain from watering their plants and washing their vehicles and to use water only for essential purposes.

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