Maskeliya Oya
| Maskeliya Oya Maskeliya River | |
|---|---|
 Downstream view of the Maskeliya Oya, as seen from near the Polpitiya Hydroelectric Power Station. | |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Peak Wilderness Sanctuary |
| Mouth | Kelani River |
• location | Kalugala |
• coordinates | 06°58′58″N 80°27′00″E / 6.98278°N 80.45000°E |
| Length | 40 km (25 mi) |
The Maskeliya Oya (translated into Maskeliya River from Sinhala) is a major upstream tributary of the Kelani River. This 40 km (25 mi) long tributary originates in the hills of the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary, before passing through the Maskeliya Reservoir. The Maskeliya Oya converges with the Kehelgamu Oya at Kalugala, forming the 100 km (62 mi) long Kelani River. The river is heavily used for hydroelectric power generation.[1][2]
Features on the river
The following table lists the major features along the Maskeliya Oya, from its origins further upstream. Some dams hold back water, and transfer a percentage of it to hydroelectric power stations located further downstream, via tunnels.
See also
References
- ^ "Issues of Kelani River Basin" (PDF). EDM.lk. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
- ^ "CEB Hydropower Generation". Ceylon Electricity Board. Archived from the original on 18 January 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
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