Carefully planned system was put in place to avoid floods in Colombo by my Ministry: Patali
Photo: Daily MirrorAI summary · 1 min read
1 min readFrom 2 outlets- Daily Mirror and Hiru News attribute the claim to former minister Patali Champika Ranawaka.
- The reports say the system was intended to help prevent flooding in Colombo.
- Neither report gives details about the system or its present operation.
Daily Mirror and Hiru News report that former minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said a system intended to prevent flooding in Colombo was put in place during his tenure as minister.
Daily Mirror identifies his portfolio at the time as Minister of Megapolis, while Hiru News describes the system as comprehensive. Neither report provides further information about its components, when it was established, or whether it remains in use.
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Earlier coverage
Reports on the same subject from the months before this story.
- Newswire · PM directs immediate cleaning of Colombo canals and drains within 2 weeks
- The Island · PM orders urgent cleaning of Colombo drains ahead of increased rainfall
- Hiru News · Colombo Mayor meets government officials to address flooding after heavy rain
- Hiru News · Authorities begin canal-clearing operations after flash floods hit Colombo
- Hiru News · Sajith Premadasa blames Colombo flooding on poor canal maintenance