Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the President's Fund to provide Rs. 1 million in compensation for each individual who died as a result of the emergency disaster situation caused by heavy rainfall, including floods and landslides.

Accordingly, the President's Fund has approved Rs. 1 million in compensation for each disaster fatality and has made arrangements to swiftly provide this payment to the relatives of the deceased, the PMD reported.

Meanwhile, the President has instructed Members of Parliament representing both the Government and the Opposition to urgently intervene in their respective districts to ensure the safety of the public and provide relief to those affected, as severe weather condi...