Rain fills 47 minor tanks

Ariyapala Wansathilake - Kurunegala Central Special

About 47 minor tanks in the North Western Province filled with water, due to recent rains, Provincial Irrigation Ministry Spokesman told the ‘Daily News’ yesterday.

He said Bathalagoda, Thampana, Ranthaliya, Wennoruwewa and Magollawewa water levels have increased significantly.

Deputy Agrarian Services Commissioner W Wijeratne said thousands of acres of paddy fields had been washed away in Kurunegala and Puttalam districts due to the floods.

He said the Agrarian Services Ministry has taken steps to provide seed paddy free to the farmers for cultivation.