COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, May 1 -- The Government of Sri Lanka:News issued the following news release:

State Minister of Power and Energy, Mr. Indika Anuruddha Herath assured that since the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project was vested in the public, there have been no reported landslides or other issues. He cautioned against misleading representations, noting that some individuals are attempting to mislead the public by showcasing small waterfalls resulting from rainfall.

A team of geologists will embark on an observational tour of the Uma Oya region tomorrow (01) to assess and document any reported cracks and floods in the area, he added.

State Minister Indika Anuruddha conveyed these updates during a media briefing at the Presidential...