Kurunegala to Hatton

NBRI’s advice, as issued ›

Heavy rain, up to 123.6 mm in 24 h

Rain gauges near your route

• 1 Kurunegala, 18.4 mm, moderate rain
• 2 Walpolakanda (NBRI), 7.6 mm, light rain
• 4 Galagedara (NBRI), 14 mm, moderate rain
• 5 Muruthalawa (NBRI), 13.2 mm, moderate rain
• 6 Peradeniya, 16 mm, moderate rain
• 7 Hindagala (NBRI), 31.2 mm, moderate rain
• 8 Daskara (NBRI), 1.2 mm, light rain
• 9 Gampola (NBRI), 0 mm, dry
• 10 Ulapane (NBRI), 24.2 mm, moderate rain
• 11 Nawalapitiya, 77.2 mm, fairly heavy rain
• 12 Nawalapitiya (NBRI), 90.8 mm, fairly heavy rain
• 13 Ginigathhena (NBRI), 84 mm, fairly heavy rain
• 14 Watawala (NBRI), 90.8 mm, fairly heavy rain
• 15 Norton, 14.2 mm, moderate rain
• 17 Hatton (NBRI), 123.6 mm, heavy rain

2 gauges not reporting.

Gauge coverage: most of the route.

NBRI's warning stays in force after rain eases.

Satellite estimate

• Last 3 days: among the wettest 5% of 3-day periods since 2000 in Kurunegala, Mallawapitiya, Mawathagama, Pujapitiya +10.

No advisory for this road

• No Department of Meteorology advisory is in force for Kurunegala, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya.
• Forecast issued 10 Nov, 05:30
• Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern province and in Trincomalee district.
• Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere in the island after 1.00 p.m.
• Covers Kandy and Nuwara Eliya on this road: Heavy falls above 100mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
• Showers may occur in the coastal areas of the Southern Province during the morning.
• The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
• Covers Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Kurunegala on this road: Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts during the early hours of the morning.
• Forecast for the main cities, Tuesday, 10 November 2026 (issued 9 Nov, 16:00)
• Kandy: Showers or thundershowers after 1.00p.m. Max 30°C, min 24°C.
• A forecast never lowers or replaces the NBRI landslide warning above.
• Forecast and advisories by the Department of Meteorology, Sri Lanka, as issued. LankaWatch is not an official service.

Crosses 7 named rivers · 3 basins · rain upstream of Mahaweli Ganga: Rare here (1–2 days a month)

Deduru Oya · Maha Oya · Mahaweli Ganga

River basins along this road

• km 0–9 · Deduru Oya basin
• km 9–14 · Maha Oya basin
• km 14–30 · Deduru Oya basin
• km 30–117 · Mahaweli Ganga basin

Satellite rain over these basins

• Deduru Oya basin · Last 3 days: Unusual here (3 days a month)
• Maha Oya basin · Last 3 days: Unusual here (3 days a month)
• Mahaweli Ganga basin · Last 3 days: Unusual here (3 days a month)

A whole-basin satellite average against that basin’s own record since 2000, not the area upstream of any one point. Satellites under-read hill rain. Not a warning.

Where this road crosses a river or stream

• km 5 · Getuwana Ela (Deduru Oya basin) · flows north
  0.3 km² drain to this point
• km 16 · Kaspatu Oya (Deduru Oya basin) · flows north-west
  41 km² drain to this point
• km 23–28 · Dik Oya (Deduru Oya basin) · 4 crossings · flows north-west
  2.2 km² drain to this point
• km 24 · Narankaha Ela (Deduru Oya basin) · flows south-west
  16 km² drain to this point
• km 50–52 · Geli Oya (Mahaweli Ganga basin) · 2 crossings · flows north-east
  12 km² drain to this point
• km 51 · Mada Ela (Mahaweli Ganga basin) · flows north-west
  20 km² drain to this point
• km 76–81 · Mahaweli Ganga · 4 crossings · flows north
  187 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
  Nawalapitiya, an Irrigation Department gauge 1.2 km upstream (187 km² upstream · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)): 77.2 mm in the 24 hours to 10 Nov, 08:30 (Fairly heavy); 0 mm in the 3 hours to 10 Nov, 10:01.
  River level 1.66 m · Below Alert · falling over about 3 hours (Department’s thresholds: Alert 3.5, minor flood 5, major flood 6 m)
• km 87–105 · Mahaweli Ganga · 17 crossings · flows north-west
  25 km² drain to this point
• km 110–111 · Mahaweli Ganga · 2 crossings · flows north-west
  11 km² drain to this point

And 2 more unnamed streams on our map

Where this road runs beside a river

• km 27–28 · beside the Dik Oya
• km 75–76 · beside the Mahaweli Ganga
• km 93–94 · beside the Mahaweli Ganga
• km 94–96 · beside the Mahaweli Ganga
• km 96–99 · beside the Mahaweli Ganga
• km 102–103 · beside the Mahaweli Ganga
• km 110–112 · beside the Mahaweli Ganga

Rivers and basins come from our own map of Sri Lanka’s river network. Flow direction, where shown, is worked out from the height of the land. This is orientation only, not a flood warning.

The area draining to a crossing is worked out from a terrain model (about 90 m cells) and is approximate. The rain over it is the satellite average for that same area, against its own record since 2000. Areas under about 150 km² are smaller than the satellite can see, so they show no rain.

River levels are the Irrigation Department’s own readings at its gauge, against its own thresholds. This is not a flood warning: flood warnings come from the Irrigation Department and DMC.

NBRI’s advice, as issued ›

Heavy rain, up to 149 mm in 24 h

Rain gauges near your route

• 1 Kurunegala, 18.4 mm, moderate rain
• 2 Polgahawela (NBRI), 4.4 mm, light rain
• 3 Maharachchimulla (NBRI), 5.6 mm, light rain
• 4 Alawwa (NBRI), 5.8 mm, light rain
• 6 Galapitamada (NBRI), 18.8 mm, moderate rain
• 7 Yatiyanthota (NBRI), 77.8 mm, fairly heavy rain
• 10 Theligama (NBRI), 70.6 mm, fairly heavy rain
• 11 Kitulgala (NBRI), 65.2 mm, fairly heavy rain
• 12 Kithulgala, ≥ 52 mm, fairly heavy rain or more (incomplete day)
• 13 Kalugala (NBRI), 149 mm, heavy rain
• 14 Ginigathhena (NBRI), 84 mm, fairly heavy rain
• 15 Watawala (NBRI), 90.8 mm, fairly heavy rain
• 16 Norton, 14.2 mm, moderate rain
• 18 Hatton (NBRI), 123.6 mm, heavy rain

4 gauges not reporting.

Gauge coverage: most of the route.

NBRI's warning stays in force after rain eases.

Satellite estimate

• Last 3 days: among the wettest 5% of 3-day periods since 2000 in Kurunegala, Weerambugedara, Polgahawela, Warakapola +4.

No advisory for this road

• No Department of Meteorology advisory is in force for Kurunegala, Kegalle and Nuwara Eliya.
• Forecast issued 10 Nov, 05:30
• Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern province and in Trincomalee district.
• Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere in the island after 1.00 p.m.
• Covers Kegalle and Nuwara Eliya on this road: Heavy falls above 100mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
• Showers may occur in the coastal areas of the Southern Province during the morning.
• The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
• Covers Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya and Kurunegala on this road: Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts during the early hours of the morning.
• A forecast never lowers or replaces the NBRI landslide warning above.
• Forecast and advisories by the Department of Meteorology, Sri Lanka, as issued. LankaWatch is not an official service.

Crosses 20 named rivers · 4 basins · Kelani Ganga basin rain: Rare here (1–2 days a month) · rain upstream of Golkadulla Ela: Rare here (1–2 days a month)

Deduru Oya · Maha Oya · Kelani Ganga …

River basins along this road

• km 0–12 · Deduru Oya basin
• km 12–54 · Maha Oya basin
• km 54–108 · Kelani Ganga basin
• km 108–132 · Mahaweli Ganga basin

Satellite rain over these basins

• Kelani Ganga basin · Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
• Deduru Oya basin · Last 3 days: Unusual here (3 days a month)
• Maha Oya basin · Last 3 days: Unusual here (3 days a month)
• Mahaweli Ganga basin · Last 3 days: Unusual here (3 days a month)

A whole-basin satellite average against that basin’s own record since 2000, not the area upstream of any one point. Satellites under-read hill rain. Not a warning.

Where this road crosses a river or stream

• km 1 · Magur Oya (Deduru Oya basin) · flows west
  26 km² drain to this point
• km 9 · Rekawa Ela (Deduru Oya basin) · flows west
  15 km² drain to this point
• km 14–16 · Gondara Ela (Maha Oya basin) · 2 crossings · flows south
  5.7 km² drain to this point
• km 23 · Meda Ela (Maha Oya basin) · flows north-west
  58 km² drain to this point
• km 28–29 · Pit Ela (Maha Oya basin) · 3 crossings · flows north-east
  3.6 km² drain to this point
• km 28 · Pin Ela (Maha Oya basin) · flows north
  14 km² drain to this point
• km 34 · Kuda Oya (Maha Oya basin) · flows north
  773 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
• km 34 · Maha Oya · flows south-west
  773 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
  Giriulla, an Irrigation Department gauge 19.8 km downstream (1,145 km² upstream · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)): at least 39.7 mm in the 24 hours to 10 Nov, 08:30 (1 hourly reading missing); 0 mm in the 3 hours to 10 Nov, 10:03.
  River level 2.64 m · Below Alert · falling over about 3 hours (Department’s thresholds: Alert 5.5, minor flood 6.5, major flood 7.5 m)
• km 35 · Wedikondo Ela (Maha Oya basin) · flows north-west
  773 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
• km 36 · Paluwatta Ela (Maha Oya basin)
  776 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
• km 37 · Golkadulla Ela (Maha Oya basin) · flows north-west
  779 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
• km 39 · Kongaha Ela (Maha Oya basin)
  59 km² drain to this point
• km 42 · Kuda Oya (Maha Oya basin) · flows north-east
  54 km² drain to this point
• km 46–47 · Kuda Oya (Maha Oya basin) · 2 crossings · flows north-west
  24 km² drain to this point
• km 66 · Gurugoda Oya (Kelani Ganga basin) · flows south-west
  332 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
  Holombuwa, an Irrigation Department gauge 16.3 km upstream (154 km² upstream · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)): at least 3.9 mm in the 24 hours to 10 Nov, 08:30 (1 hourly reading missing); 0 mm in the 3 hours to 10 Nov, 10:04.
  River level 1.2 m · Below Alert · falling over about 3 hours (Department’s thresholds: Alert 3, minor flood 4, major flood 6 m)
• km 73 · Kelani Ganga · flows south-west
  637 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
  Glencourse, an Irrigation Department gauge 17.3 km downstream (1,531 km² upstream · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)): 12 mm in the 24 hours to 10 Nov, 08:30 (Moderate); 0 mm in the 3 hours to 10 Nov, 10:07.
  River level 13.05 m · Below Alert · falling over about 3 hours (Department’s thresholds: Alert 15, minor flood 15.5, major flood 19 m)
• km 75 · Welibela Oya (Kelani Ganga basin)
  633 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
• km 78 · Kelani Ganga · flows south-west
  542 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
  Kithulgala, an Irrigation Department gauge 14.7 km upstream (425 km² upstream · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)): at least 52 mm in the 24 hours to 10 Nov, 08:30 (1 hourly reading missing); 0 mm in the 3 hours to 10 Nov, 10:08.
  River level 1.97 m · Below Alert · falling over about 3 hours (Department’s thresholds: Alert 3, minor flood 4, major flood 6 m)
• km 78 · Madelle Oya (Kelani Ganga basin) · flows north
  542 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
• km 80 · Ekki Oya (Kelani Ganga basin) · flows west
  537 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
• km 85 · Kelani Ganga · flows west
  506 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
  Kithulgala, an Irrigation Department gauge 8.9 km upstream (425 km² upstream · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)): at least 52 mm in the 24 hours to 10 Nov, 08:30 (1 hourly reading missing); 0 mm in the 3 hours to 10 Nov, 10:08.
  River level 1.97 m · Below Alert · falling over about 3 hours (Department’s thresholds: Alert 3, minor flood 4, major flood 6 m)
• km 91 · Bibili Oya (Kelani Ganga basin) · flows south
  488 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
• km 93 · Girankitte Oya (Kelani Ganga basin) · flows south-west
  470 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
• km 97 · Kelani Ganga · flows west
  418 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
  Kithulgala, an Irrigation Department gauge 2 km downstream (425 km² upstream · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)): at least 52 mm in the 24 hours to 10 Nov, 08:30 (1 hourly reading missing); 0 mm in the 3 hours to 10 Nov, 10:08.
  River level 1.97 m · Below Alert · falling over about 3 hours (Department’s thresholds: Alert 3, minor flood 4, major flood 6 m)
• km 109–120 · Mahaweli Ganga · 11 crossings · flows north-west
  25 km² drain to this point
• km 125–126 · Mahaweli Ganga · 2 crossings · flows north-west
  11 km² drain to this point

And 2 more unnamed streams on our map

Where this road runs beside a river

• km 109–110 · beside the Mahaweli Ganga
• km 111–114 · beside the Mahaweli Ganga
• km 117–118 · beside the Mahaweli Ganga
• km 125–126 · beside the Mahaweli Ganga

Rivers and basins come from our own map of Sri Lanka’s river network. Flow direction, where shown, is worked out from the height of the land. This is orientation only, not a flood warning.

The area draining to a crossing is worked out from a terrain model (about 90 m cells) and is approximate. The rain over it is the satellite average for that same area, against its own record since 2000. Areas under about 150 km² are smaller than the satellite can see, so they show no rain.

River levels are the Irrigation Department’s own readings at its gauge, against its own thresholds. This is not a flood warning: flood warnings come from the Irrigation Department and DMC.

NBRI’s advice, as issued ›

Heavy rain, up to 149 mm in 24 h

Rain gauges near your route

• 1 Kurunegala, 18.4 mm, moderate rain
• 2 Polgahawela (NBRI), 4.4 mm, light rain
• 3 Kegalu MV (NBRI), 6.4 mm, light rain
• 5 Holombuwa, ≥ 3.9 mm, light rain or more (incomplete day)
• 6 Gatiyamulla (NBRI), 8.2 mm, light rain
• 7 Galapitamada (NBRI), 18.8 mm, moderate rain
• 8 Wee Oya (NBRI), 68.2 mm, fairly heavy rain
• 11 Theligama (NBRI), 70.6 mm, fairly heavy rain
• 12 Kitulgala (NBRI), 65.2 mm, fairly heavy rain
• 13 Kithulgala, ≥ 52 mm, fairly heavy rain or more (incomplete day)
• 14 Kalugala (NBRI), 149 mm, heavy rain
• 15 Ginigathhena (NBRI), 84 mm, fairly heavy rain
• 16 Laxapana, 12.4 mm, moderate rain
• 17 Norton (NBRI), 83.6 mm, fairly heavy rain
• 18 Norton, 14.2 mm, moderate rain
• 19 Lethenty Tea Estate (NBRI), 122.8 mm, heavy rain
• 20 Castlereigh, 6 mm, light rain
• 21 Hatton (NBRI), 123.6 mm, heavy rain

3 gauges not reporting.

Gauge coverage: most of the route.

NBRI's warning stays in force after rain eases.

Satellite estimate

• Last 3 days: among the wettest 5% of 3-day periods since 2000 in Kurunegala, Polgahawela, Rambukkana, Galigamuwa +5.

No advisory for this road

• No Department of Meteorology advisory is in force for Kurunegala, Kegalle and Nuwara Eliya.
• Forecast issued 10 Nov, 05:30
• Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern province and in Trincomalee district.
• Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere in the island after 1.00 p.m.
• Covers Kegalle and Nuwara Eliya on this road: Heavy falls above 100mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
• Showers may occur in the coastal areas of the Southern Province during the morning.
• The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
• Covers Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya and Kurunegala on this road: Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts during the early hours of the morning.
• A forecast never lowers or replaces the NBRI landslide warning above.
• Forecast and advisories by the Department of Meteorology, Sri Lanka, as issued. LankaWatch is not an official service.

Crosses 14 named rivers · 4 basins · Kelani Ganga basin rain: Rare here (1–2 days a month) · rain upstream of Maha Oya: Rare here (1–2 days a month)

Deduru Oya · Maha Oya · Kelani Ganga …

River basins along this road

• km 0–12 · Deduru Oya basin
• km 12–37 · Maha Oya basin
• km 37–129 · Kelani Ganga basin
• km 129–131 · Mahaweli Ganga basin

Satellite rain over these basins

• Kelani Ganga basin · Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
• Deduru Oya basin · Last 3 days: Unusual here (3 days a month)
• Maha Oya basin · Last 3 days: Unusual here (3 days a month)
• Mahaweli Ganga basin · Last 3 days: Unusual here (3 days a month)

A whole-basin satellite average against that basin’s own record since 2000, not the area upstream of any one point. Satellites under-read hill rain. Not a warning.

Where this road crosses a river or stream

• km 1 · Magur Oya (Deduru Oya basin) · flows west
  26 km² drain to this point
• km 22 · Maha Oya · flows south-west
  558 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
• km 26 · Ambodeniya Ela (Maha Oya basin) · flows north-west
  15 km² drain to this point
• km 36 · Galigamuwa Oya (Maha Oya basin) · flows north-west
  4.6 km² drain to this point
• km 42 · Gurugoda Oya (Kelani Ganga basin) · flows west
  119 km² drain to this point
  Holombuwa, an Irrigation Department gauge 4.3 km downstream (154 km² upstream · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)): at least 3.9 mm in the 24 hours to 10 Nov, 08:30 (1 hourly reading missing); 0 mm in the 3 hours to 10 Nov, 10:04.
  River level 1.2 m · Below Alert · falling over about 3 hours (Department’s thresholds: Alert 3, minor flood 4, major flood 6 m)
• km 51 · Babaragaha Ela (Kelani Ganga basin) · flows west
  6.9 km² drain to this point
• km 52 · Haloluwa Ela (Kelani Ganga basin) · flows north-west
  217 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
• km 58 · Ritigaha Oya (Kelani Ganga basin) · 2 crossings · flows south
  82 km² drain to this point
• km 63 · We Oya (Kelani Ganga basin) · flows south-west
  73 km² drain to this point
• km 68 · Ekki Oya (Kelani Ganga basin) · flows west
  537 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
• km 73 · Kelani Ganga · flows west
  506 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
  Kithulgala, an Irrigation Department gauge 8.9 km upstream (425 km² upstream · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)): at least 52 mm in the 24 hours to 10 Nov, 08:30 (1 hourly reading missing); 0 mm in the 3 hours to 10 Nov, 10:08.
  River level 1.97 m · Below Alert · falling over about 3 hours (Department’s thresholds: Alert 3, minor flood 4, major flood 6 m)
• km 79 · Bibili Oya (Kelani Ganga basin) · flows south
  488 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
• km 81 · Girankitte Oya (Kelani Ganga basin) · flows south-west
  470 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
• km 85 · Kelani Ganga · flows west
  418 km² drain to this point · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)
  Kithulgala, an Irrigation Department gauge 2 km downstream (425 km² upstream · rain over that area, Last 3 days: Rare here (1–2 days a month)): at least 52 mm in the 24 hours to 10 Nov, 08:30 (1 hourly reading missing); 0 mm in the 3 hours to 10 Nov, 10:08.
  River level 1.97 m · Below Alert · falling over about 3 hours (Department’s thresholds: Alert 3, minor flood 4, major flood 6 m)
• km 113–120 · Kehelgama Ganga (Kelani Ganga basin) · 7 crossings · flows north-west
  148 km² drain to this point

And 5 more unnamed streams on our map

Where this road runs beside a river

• km 116–118 · beside the Kehelgama Ganga
• km 118–119 · beside the Kehelgama Ganga

Rivers and basins come from our own map of Sri Lanka’s river network. Flow direction, where shown, is worked out from the height of the land. This is orientation only, not a flood warning.

The area draining to a crossing is worked out from a terrain model (about 90 m cells) and is approximate. The rain over it is the satellite average for that same area, against its own record since 2000. Areas under about 150 km² are smaller than the satellite can see, so they show no rain.

River levels are the Irrigation Department’s own readings at its gauge, against its own thresholds. This is not a flood warning: flood warnings come from the Irrigation Department and DMC.

Watch · NBRI adviceSince the rainfall within the past 24 hours has exceeded 75mm, if the rain continues, be watchful on the possibility of landslides, slope failures, rock falls, cutting failures and ground subsidence.

NBRI, issued Mon 9 Nov, 20:00 · valid to Tue 10 Nov, 20:00