The Department of Geography at the Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, recently conducted a field survey aimed at integrating remote sensing, GIS, and field survey techniques on the 15th of February 2024. The field survey served as a vital component of the Fluvial Geomorphology course for fourth-year Geography students. The study focused on detailed channel cross-sections and planform design within the lower reach of a Ma Oya tributary, nestled within the Mahaweli River Basin in Sri Lanka.

The primary objective of the field survey was to equip students with the practical skills necessary for understanding and analyzing fluvial geomorphology. By immersing themselves in the natural environment of the Ma Oya Catchment, students gained invaluable insights into the intricate dynamics of river systems. The survey led by course coordinator Prof. Lalitha Dissanayake and assisted by temporary lecturer Rushanthi Basnayake.