Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Namal Rajapaksa today claimed that the difficulties faced by the public during the recent disaster have been worsened by the lack of coordination among government institutions.

Speaking during a visit to the Gatambe Sri Rajopawanaramaya in Peradeniya, Rajapaksa said that field officers at the village level were doing their best to support families affected by adverse weather, but gaps in communication among state agencies were causing further inconvenience.

He pointed out that while the Education Ministry is preparing to reopen schools on December 16, many displaced families are still being sheltered in school buildings.

"At the same time, the National B...