Colombo floods: Patali says Mayor ignored PM’s drain order
Former minister Patali Champika Ranawaka says Friday's Colombo flood was avoidable, as a joint drain-clearing operation begins at 60 blocked points.
Former minister Patali Champika Ranawaka says Friday's Colombo flood was avoidable, as a joint drain-clearing operation begins at 60 blocked points.
The Cabinet has approved a three-year, Rs. 15.07 billion plan to complete the stalled Kolonnawa stormwater drainage project.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya told officials to clear Colombo District canals and drains within two weeks ahead of forecast rain.
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has told officials to finish cleaning Colombo's canals and drains within two weeks ahead of expected heavier rain.