Srilanka, May 22 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the relevant officials to promptly address the urgent repairs needed for the canals and drainage system, in response to the rapid rise in dengue and chikungunya cases in the Colombo District.
The President gave these directives during a meeting held at the Presidential Secretariat with officials from the Urban Development, Construction and Housing Ministry, along with other relevant institutions on Tuesday (20).
The President questioned the officials regarding the inadequate maintenance of the canals and drainage systems, directing the Urban Development Authority to devise a plan that includes sustainable solutions for the improper disposal of waste and wastewater. The Pr...