Govt. appeals for flood assistance

11 January 2011 05:42 am

The Government called on the public to assist over 800,000 people affected by the floods. The DMC asked the public to donate essential items to centers that will be set up shortly.

“Water, clothing, dry rations and infant foods are the most essential items that are needed at the moment by those affected in the Polonnaruwa district,” said Minister Maithripala Sirisena. The minister said that items could be handed over to the district karchcheri. (NH)