Victoria close to spill level

by Indika Polkotuwa

Engineers warned yesterday that residents should refrain from bathing in the catchment area of Victoria Dam as the reservoir was close to overflowing.

Yesterday's water level was 437.7 m above sea level, one foot less than spill level, engineer S.R.K. Aruppala said.

The water level has increased as a result of incessant rains in Kandy and the environs.

This is the highest water level recorded in seven years.

The spillover occurs when the level reaches 438.04 metres. The sluice gates open automatically to let the excess water out.