Over 90,000 civilians are affected by the current drought conditions in the northern region of the country, Disaster Management Center(DMC)-Sri Lanka sources said yesterday.
DMC Deputy Director K.A.D.P.K. Kodippili responding to Daily News, said the year prolonged drought condition has affected areas including Puttalam, Monaragala, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Northern Province and some parts of Kurunegala and Kandy. After conducting preliminary assessments regarding the condition, the DMC has spent Rs. 40 million to provide clean drinking water for the people in affected areas.
Kodippili also said the DMC has provided 6000 water tanks and 200 water bowsers to facilitate the programme.
The DMC Deputy Director requested the civilians in the affected areas to contact 117, if they have problems to access clean drinking water.
He also said famers undergone crop damage due to adverse weather conditions have been compensated.
“The DMC has also implemented several awareness programmes for the affected communities on the importance of consuming clean drinking water,” Kodippili said.