Sorabora Wewa Sorabora Wewa (Sinhala: සොරබොර වැව) is a medium scale reservoir situated in Badulla District, Sri Lanka. It is managed by the Irrigation Department (Dematawewa et al., 2008). History The reservoir is believed to have been constructed during the reign of King Dutugemunu (161-137 B.C.) by a person named Bulatha (De Thabrew, 2013; Fernando, 1980). The area including the nearby Mahiyangana Viharaya was visited by King Udaya IV (946-954 A.D.), Vijayabahu I (1055-1110 A.D.), Parakramabahu I (1153-1186 A.D.), etc (Arumugam, 1969). The popular Badulla Pillar Inscription of King Udaya IV was discovered near this reservoir. The reservoir was restored in 1876 (Arumugam, 1969). The reservoir The reservoir is located in the northern region of Badulla District which is relatively a dry area (Dematawewa et al., 2008). The surface area of the reservoir is about 461 ha. (at the FSL: Full Supply Level ) and it extends over two
Divisional Secretariats, Mahiyanganaya, and Ridimaliyadda (Dematawewa et al., 2…
