how duet to the severe drought that has affected Sri Lanka these days, the Udawalawa Reservoir has completely dried up, so nearly 65,000 acres of paddy fields are at risk of destruction, half of which has been destroyed
Udawalawa Reservoir is a reservoir located in the Ratnapura district of Sri Lanka. Built in 1963, this reservoir is currently the third largest reservoir in Sri Lanka. This provides water to Udawalawa, Ambilipitiya, Hambantota areas and the establishment of settlements in this area happened with the formation of Udawalawa Reservoir. This reservoir mainly provides water for paddy farming and banana cultivation It has two power plants which contribute to the national electricity supply. The Udawalawa Reservoir is built across the Walawa River, one of Sri Lanka's most prolific rivers, and the Udawalawa National Forest Park. The National Elephant Orphanage and the Sankhapala Rajamaha Temple are located nearby
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