Walawe

Walawe

Downstream view of the river, from the Udawalawe Dam.
Native name වලවේ ගඟ
Basin
Main source Horton Plains National Park
River mouth Ambalantota, Indian Ocean
Countries Sri Lanka
Location Padalangala, Mamadala, Nakulugamuwa, Uswewa, Angunakolapelessa, Tunkama, Ridiyagama
Length 38.7[1] km (24.0 mi)

The Walawe (Sinhalese: වලවේ ගඟ) is one of the main rivers in Sri Lanka which initiates from Adams Peak. It meets the Indian Ocean at the coastal town of Ambalantota.

See also

References

  1. "Walawe River". geoview.info. 20 December 2012. Retrieved 22 October 2015.


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