Reservoir Levels Drop to 47.3% Amid Dry Spell 📉

• National Capacity: Total water storage in reservoirs across Sri Lanka has dropped to around 47.3%. • Major Reservoirs: Key water bodies managed directly by the Irrigation Department stand at 34.4% capacity. • Low-Water Regions: Reservoirs in the Ampara, Batticaloa, and Trincomalee districts are critically low, averaging ~20% capacity. • Agricultural Impact: Water remains sufficient to finalize the ongoing Yala paddy season. Preparations for the primary Maha cultivation season are underway, with start📉 Sri Lanka Reservoir Capacity Drops to 47.3% Amid Prolonged Dry Weather • Current Capacity: Total national reservoir water levels have fallen to 47.3%, with major reservoirs under the Irrigation Department holding just 34.4% of total capacity. • Severely Affected Regions: Eastern districts face the lowest levels, with reservoirs in Ampara, Batticaloa, and Trincomalee averaging around 20% capacity due to high evaporation rates from intense heat. • Agriculture & Supply: Existing water reserves are sufficient to complete the ongoing Yala season paddy harvest and fulfill drinking water needs. • Outlook: Preparation for the primary Maha cultivation season is underway, with start dates contingent on upcoming rainfall. Authorities urge conservative water usage across farming and domestic sectors.