President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the temporary shelter operating at the Sri Sudarshanaramaya Temple in Welgala, Poojapitiya, Kandy, yesterday afternoon (01), to inquire into the well-being of families displaced by the landslide in the Ankumbura, Gankotuwa area and to review ongoing resettlement efforts.
According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), the landslide, triggered by recent adverse weather conditions, resulted in the complete destruction of six houses and partial damage to 15 others. In addition, residents of 30 houses located in areas identified as high-risk zones were evacuated as a precautionary measure.
A temporary shelter was established at the Sri Sudarshanaramaya Temple on November 28, accommodating around 189 individuals from 47 families. At present, about 23 individuals from seven families continue to stay at the shelter.
During the visit, the President held cordial discussions with the affected residents, inquiring into their living conditions and immediate needs. He also reviewed matters relating to welfare assistance, relief measures and future resettlement plans in consultation with relevant officials.
The visit 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 several other officials.
