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President meets tsunami
victims [December
30, 2004
- 8.00 GMT]
President
Chandrika Kumaratunga yesterday (Dec 29) toured areas affected by the tidal
wave in the Southern Province to assess the situation. The President first
went to Yodhakandiya in the Hambantota district. She met the affected people
and made inquiries about the situation with regard to distribution of food
and essential needs. She also discussed with the doctors who were there
about the immediate medical needs and if the facilities already provided
were adequate and if there were any shortcomings.
President
Kumaratunga told the affected people the government will provide housing to
those who lost their dwellings. She also said in the future as a safety
measure construction of houses would not be allowed in areas close to the
sea coast.
President
also visited the displaced now housed at Rahula Vidyalaya in Matara and
inquired about their health.
Ports,
Airways and Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera and Additional Secretary to
the President Mr. P. Dissanayake accompanied President on this tour.
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Date: December 30, 2004 - 8:00 GMT |