Several areas in the Eastern province have been issued warning of potential flooding situaion, particulalry those in the low land areas after yesterday's heavy downpours.
Regional Disaster Management Centre (DMC) officials expressed concerns on the possibility of major flooding situaion in lowline areas of Malwathu Oya valley (Vengalacheddikulam, Madu, Mussalei, Nanaddan) and Gal Oya valley (Addalachchenei, Akkaraipattu, Ampara, Damana, Eragama, Madulla, Nindavur, Sammanthurai).
According to situaion report issued by DMC today, 16930 persons from 5738 families have been affected due to adverse weather situation that prevails in the country.
Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Nishantha Wickramasinghe, arrested on allegation of corruption by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has been remanded until July 1 by the Colombo Magistrate court.
Deputy Minister of Finance and Economic Stabilization and NPP National List MP Harshana Suriyapperuma who is tipped to be named the next Finance Ministry Secretary resigned from Parliament today.
Leave Comments