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As many as 800 houses were damaged beyond repair in the explosion at the Salawa army camp and each of the affected families would be given Rs. 50,000 per month for a quarter, said Disaster Management Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa.

He said, at a media briefing in the parliamentary complex, that the affected families would be entitled to this benefit upon certification by the divisional secretary.

He said 351 families comprising 1,318 persons still remain in six welfare camps.

"The government will assist in the construction of new houses. But I cannot say how long it will take. We have restored 75 percent of the water and electricity supplies at the moment," he said.

He said the government had decided to allocate Rs. 1 million for the provision of dry rations, tents and folding mattresses to the affected families.

"We have released the money to the Colombo District Secretary," he said. Kelum Bandara and Yohan Perera


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  • BuffaloaCitizen Friday, 10 June 2016 11:21 AM

    In the same manner can you also state how much you did for the people of the north under the same circumstances?

    Silva Friday, 10 June 2016 05:05 PM

    will that even be enough to repair all the damages!?

    Silva Friday, 10 June 2016 05:11 PM

    This is in addition to all repairs made to the damaged buildings i hope!?

    Person of Interest Friday, 10 June 2016 07:03 PM

    Hello Sir, Are you from the North? Please have a visit and you will see the change

    Abdul Friday, 10 June 2016 07:50 PM

    Rs. 1 million for the provision of dry rations, tents and folding mattresses to the affected families.Rs. 1100 million for MP vehicles.


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