Two Spill Gates Opened at Upper Kotmale Reservoir
Titles and summaries are AI-extracted from news reporting; every source is linked below. Event id 54dca94b-ba1d-496f-bc3b-b1fce9cb4632.
- Where
- Upper Kotmale Reservoirresolved to block6.940, 80.663
- When
- Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-10-21
- Sourcing
- 1 reports1 outlet carrying it · independence not established
- How far this got
- pinpointednamed facility unresolvedThis signal has no sensor recommendation, so there is nothing specific to look for.
Summary
On October 21, technical staff at the Upper Kotmale Reservoir released water through two spill gates due to a substantial increase in water volume from persistent heavy rain. This action was implemented as a safety precaution to regulate surplus water and avoid the possibility of the dam overflowing. Officials have cautioned residents in downstream regions to stay vigilant and follow safety protocols.
What imagery could confirm
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What remains unresolved
- named facility unresolved
Sources
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- lankanewspapers.com
Related events
0 related event(s) and 1 place(s) or facilities — the same facility, place, actor or campaign. Part of the event detail on Pro.
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