The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe
Dr. Susil Ranasinghe stated that encroachments in canal reservations obstruct drainage and increase flood risk, and said the relevant Department is taking action to prevent such obstructions. He invited specific proposals on Ridibendi Ella and Deduru Oya to be submitted to the District Coordinating Committee, where they would be discussed with the Department, funding identified, and necessary flood control works undertaken.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Encroachments within canal reservations obstruct drainage and elevate flood risk; the Department has recognized this and is acting to prevent such obstructions. If there are specific proposals regarding Ridibendi Ella and Deduru Oya, please present them at the District Coordinating Committee. We will discuss with the Department, identify funding, and take necessary measures for flood control and required works.
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 20 May 2025. No. 1749010823009957. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/25795