Weather & disaster · PoliticsUpdated 16 Oct, 5:15 am

PM orders urgent cleaning of Colombo drains ahead of increased rainfall

From The Island · 16 Oct, 5:15 am

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has directed officials to expedite the cleaning of canals and drainage systems across the Colombo District to ensure the efficient flow of rainwater amid forecasts of increased rainfall in the coming weeks. She instructed the relevant…

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Daily Mirror · 9 Oct, 3:20 pmClean Colombo drive focuses on drainage, waste management
Hiru News (தமிழ்) · 11 Octகனமழையால் நிரம்பும் தெதுரு ஓயா: நீர்ப்பாசன திணைக்களம் விடுத்துள்ள அவசர எச்சரிக்கை!
Newswire · 13 Oct, 6:41 pmPM directs immediate cleaning of Colombo canals and drains within 2 weeks
Daily Mirror · 15 Oct, 6:48 pmNo Ditwah victim will be abandoned, PM pledges

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