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Rivers of sri lanka map2/13/2023 ![]() Mahaweli River has thus played an important role in the lives of the people of the country providing them with the basics even for sustenance. The river, having been dammed in several places, is not only a major source of water for irrigation purposes, but also plays an important role in the hydro-electric power generation of Sri Lanka. Mahaweli River, the longest river in the island and 330km in length originates from the Hatton mountain range and gently flows across Kandy and right to the east where it eventually passes through Trincomalee, one of the finest natural harbours in the world. The highest concentration of rivers and lakes is found in the south-west of the country, making it possibly the most fertile area in Sri Lanka. The rich network of rivers in Sri Lanka make the island an oasis at any time of year, naturally watering the paradise garden with its splendid heritage. ![]() Birthed in the central highlands of the island and gently meandering along in every direction, the rivers in Sri Lanka each tells a varied story one with a blissful bubbling experience over mountain peaks and cliffs and another with a serene tranquil journey along the lowlands and planes… all resulting in the same end when they meet with the surrounding waters of the Indian Ocean and gently lose themselves in its vast depth and splendour. ![]()
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