Rural tanks filling up

Kithsiri Wanasinghe and Amila Prabath Wanasinghe

Almost 50 percent of the rural tanks which dried up during the dry season are now filled up to the brim following recent heavy rains said Anuradhapura District Irrigation Director Lalith de Alwis.

He said six spill gates of the Eruwewa have been opened by two feet to drain out excess water. Medawachchiya, Kirindiwatte, Ralapanawa, Keerikkulama, Mahalinda wewa, Wadigawewa, Wahagahapuwewa and other medium scale tanks are already near skill level.

He said water level of the large scale tanks have also risen considerably.

Although water has been released to farmers for Maha cultivations, they should still use the water sparingly without causing any unnecessary wastage.