Rivers Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is an Island. There are 103 rivers in the country starting by the central highlands and ended by the Indian Ocean. According to the legends of the world civilizations, all sprayed from beside the river valleys. Also, Sri Lanka civilization developed beside the rivers even before. 

A river gives the inhabitants a reliable source of water for drinking and agriculture. Additional benefits include fishing, since centuries. 

Mahaweli river, Kalu river, Walawe river, and Kelani river are the major rivers in the country starting from the peak wilderness of the Central highlands. 

The Mahaweli, Sri Lanka’s longest river, flows for 330 kilometers between the central highlands and the Bay of Trincomalee (Eastern province). There is a list of main rivers in Sri Lanka. 

Major Rivers Sri Lanka