Agrarian Development Dept says lakes are being restored
The Department of Agrarian Development says that the lakes that were damaged during incessant rains in the last few weeks, are being restored at present.
The Head of the Department, Prabath Vitharana, said that 200 lakes which come under his department have been damaged as a result of the inclement weather.
Meanwhile, Director of the Water Management Centre at the Irrigation Department, Janaki Meegasthenna, said that none of the reservoirs which fall under her department, were damaged.
However, the water levels of 73 of the main reservoirs have reached 85% of the total water capacity.
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