Due to the heavy rainfall experienced across the country, 24 major reservoirs under the Department of Irrigation are currently discharging water, the department reports. Among these, six reservoirs each are located in the Ampara and Hambantota districts, four in Anuradhapura, and two each in Badulla, Kurunegala, Monaragala, and Trincomalee districts. In addition, more than 16 medium-scale reservoirs are also discharging water. The Irrigation Department further stated that over 91% of the total water storage capacity in both major and medium-scale reservoirs has now been filled.