Bhathiya Barukanda
- Prioritize Immediate Relief for Those Affected by Severe Weather in Colombo, Gampaha, Puttalam, and Kalutara
- Additional Funds of Rs. 50 Million allocated
- Advises to allocate more funds if required
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the need for a specific and sustainable program to address the recurring flood situation in the country. He noted that frequent flooding requires long-term solutions for effective control.
During a meeting today (14) with officials from the Ministry of Disaster Management and the Ministry of Finance at the Presidential Secretariat, the President directed officials to prioritize immediate relief for those affected by the recent inclement weather in Colombo, Gampaha, Puttalam, and Kalutara. Following the relief efforts, attention should then shift to repairing damaged properties.
President Dissanayake also instructed the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance to allocate additional funds if necessary for flood relief measures. Rs. 50 million had already been added to the flood relief budget to support relief efforts for those impacted by the disaster under President Dissanayake’s instructions.
