President Reviews Resettlement Measures for families

President Reviews Resettlement Measures for Families Displaced by Ankumbura–Gankotuwa Landslide

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the temporary shelter at the Sri Sudarshanaramaya Temple, Welgala, Poojapitiya, Kandy, to inquire into the well-being of families displaced by the landslide in the Ankumbura, Gankotuwa area and to review ongoing resettlement efforts.

The landslide, triggered by recent adverse weather, caused complete damage to six houses and partial damage to 15. In addition, residents of 30 homes in high-risk areas were evacuated for safety.

Accordingly, a temporary shelter was established at the Sri Sudarshanaramaya Temple on Nov. 28.

The shelter accommodated approximately 189 individuals from 47 families. Currently, some 23 people from seven families remain at the shelter.

During his visit, the President held cordial discussions with the affected residents, inquiring about their conditions and needs.

The President also reviewed matters related to their welfare, relief assistance, and future resettlement, in consultation with relevant officials.

The event was attended by the Chief Incumbent of the Sri Sudarshanaramaya Temple, Venerable Bambaragahakande Gnanasiri Thero, Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways, Prasanna Gunasena, Member of Parliament Thanura Dissanayake, Chairman of the Poojapitiya Pradeshiya Sabha, Sanjeewa Edirisinghe, Divisional Secretary, Shanika Deegala, and other officials.