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ALZ Sigmaringen
June 22, 2025
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*The Udawalawe Reservoir*
The Udawalawe Reservoir is an important part of Sri Lanka's infrastructure and serves as a water reservoir for the surrounding region. The lake was built in the 1960s to secure the water supply for agriculture and industry in the region.
The reservoir covers approximately 3,420 hectares and has a capacity of approximately 267 million cubic meters of water. The lake is fed by the Udawalawe River, which flows from the surrounding mountains. The reservoir is also an important habitat for many animal species, especially elephants, that live in the region.
The Udawalawe Reservoir is an important part of Sri Lanka's infrastructure and serves as a water reservoir for the surrounding region. The lake was built in the 1960s to secure the water supply for agriculture and industry in the region.
The reservoir covers approximately 3,420 hectares and has a capacity of approximately 267 million cubic meters of water. The lake is fed by the Udawalawe River, which flows from the surrounding mountains. The reservoir is also an important habitat for many animal species, especially elephants, that live in the region.
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