Deputy Minister of Defence looks into flood mitigation in Kolonnawa
December 20, 2024A critical meeting was held to address the ongoing issue of lowland submergence in Kolonnawa area.
Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs Hon. Eranga Gunasekara joined senior officials from the Disaster Management Center, Divisional Secretariat, and other responsible authorities to review the progress of the canal cleaning project proposed for the Kolonnawa electorate.
The discussion focused on evaluating the effectiveness of the initiative and ensuring its alignment with long-term flood mitigation strategies in the region.