Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- A progress review meeting on the restoration of elephant fences damaged by the Cyclone Ditwah has been held yesterday (10) under the patronage of Minister of Environment Dr. Dammika Patabendi.

A large number of elephant fences were damaged due to the adverse weather conditions, with complete and partial damage reported particularly in the Dimbulagala Forest Monastery in the Polonnaruwa District.

In addition, elephant fences in all seven Divisional Secretariat divisions of the Polonnaruwa District have been affected.

Special attention was drawn during the meeting to carrying out maintenance and restoration work through a coordinated mechanism as a labour-based operation.

Accordingly, the Minister of Environment in...