Debara Wewa
In the times of ancient kings, Ruhuna was renowned as the rice bowl of Sri Lanka, boasting an impressive irrigation system that transformed the region into prosperous paddy fields.
Sinhalese monarchs developed an advanced irrigation system that efficiently utilized the water of rivers like Walawe Ganga, Menik Ganga, Kirindi Oya, and Kumbukkan Oya for cultivation. Kings Mahanaga, Kavantissa, Dutugemunu (161-173 B.C.), Saddhatissa (137-119 B.C.), Walagambahu (103 B.C.- 89 – 77 B.C.), Illanga (33-43 A.D.), Wasabha (67-111 A.D.), Gajabahu 1, Vijayabahu 1, and Parakramabahu the Great (1153-86 A.D.) constructed tanks, anicuts, and channels to develop this excellent irrigation system.
It is believed that King Mahanaga constructed the Debara Wewa tank, the smallest tank in the Tissamaharama area. The tank spans an area of 150 acres and has a capacity of 700 acre-feet (863,436 cubic meters) at full supply level. The tank bund is 5980 feet long and 12 feet high, and the area cultivated und...
Sinhalese monarchs developed an advanced irrigation system that efficiently utilized the water of rivers like Walawe Ganga, Menik Ganga, Kirindi Oya, and Kumbukkan Oya for cultivation. Kings Mahanaga, Kavantissa, Dutugemunu (161-173 B.C.), Saddhatissa (137-119 B.C.), Walagambahu (103 B.C.- 89 – 77 B.C.), Illanga (33-43 A.D.), Wasabha (67-111 A.D.), Gajabahu 1, Vijayabahu 1, and Parakramabahu the Great (1153-86 A.D.) constructed tanks, anicuts, and channels to develop this excellent irrigation system.
It is believed that King Mahanaga constructed the Debara Wewa tank, the smallest tank in the Tissamaharama area. The tank spans an area of 150 acres and has a capacity of 700 acre-feet (863,436 cubic meters) at full supply level. The tank bund is 5980 feet long and 12 feet high, and the area cultivated und...
