Kehelgamu Oya

Kehelgamu Oya
Downstream view of the Kehelgamu Oya, as seen from the bridge near Kalugala, Sri Lanka.
Physical characteristics
SourceHorton Plains
Mouth 
 • location
Kalugala
 • coordinates
06°58′58″N 80°27′00″E / 6.98278°N 80.45000°E / 6.98278; 80.45000
Length50 km (31 mi)
Basin features
River systemKelani

The Kehelgamu Oya (translated into Kehelgamu River from Sinhala) is a major upstream tributary of the Kelani River. The tributary measures 50 km (31 mi) in length, originating in the hills of the Horton Plains National Park, before passing through the Castlereigh Reservoir. Kehelgamu Oya converges with the Maskeliya Oya at Kalugala, forming the 100 km (62 mi) long Kelani River. The river is heavily used for hydroelectric power generation.

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