Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- The Department of Irrigation has directed its attention to conducting a comprehensive assessment of the damage caused to river basins, tanks, and anicuts due to the recent flood situation resulting from heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka.

Accordingly, the Department stated that the assessment process is scheduled to commence in January.

The inspection will cover major river basins, medium-sized rivers, and the interiors of storage tanks under the purview of the Department of Irrigation.

The Department further noted that assistance from the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) and the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau will be sought where necessary during the assessment process.

The Department said that se...