INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Secretary of the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing, W.S
Sathyananda says that measures will be taken to immediately remove all unauthorized constructions that contribute to flooding in the city of
Colombo and its surrounding areas is crucial for the flood control efforts
The blocking of small waterways and drainage systems in these areas has been identified as a significant cause for flooding.The Chairman of
the Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation, Hiran Balasuriya indicated that multiple projects are underway to mitigate flooding in Colombo
water supply systems out-of-Colombo and Urban Landscaping Project, Palangastuduwa Pumping Station Project, Flood Control Facility
Implementation and Maintenance Project including Rainwater Pumping Station Flood Gates, the implementation and maintenance of facilities
established for integrated flood management systems and real-time control data centers, the drainage improvement project of the Piliyandala
Master Development Plan and the drainage and environmental improvement program of the Battaramulla catchment area, which is the upper
catchment area of the Parliament.
