INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
A special discussion was held at the Presidential Secretariat, led by Dr
Nandika Sanath Kumanayake the Secretary to the President, and attended by officials from the Irrigation Department, the National Water
thorough study is necessary to address these concerns and that the Engineering Department of the University of Peradeniya will assist in
The Secretary to the President supported this proposal and directed the officials to create an action plan based on the findings from the
The Secretary highlighted that restoring normal conditions is both a government and official responsibility and directed further action to
address flooding in the Matara area, the PMD stated.Dr
Nandika Sanath Kumanayake has instructed officials to prepare a proposal based on a study by the Faculty of Engineering at the University of
emphasized the importance of implementing a structured flood management plan for the Matara district and directed the coordination between
the Irrigation Department and Water Supply and Drainage Board to establish a sustainable flood management plan in Matara, said the PMD.The
Secretary noted that there have been complaints from residents by the river banks regarding the adverse effects of the salinity barrier,
which has led to the loss of farmland and livelihoods along the Nilwala River
Additionally, he directed officials to continue working towards solving the flooding issue in the Matara region.--PMD--
