Floods cost ailing SL economy dearly

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Colombo, Dec 1 (Daily Mirror) - In the wake of massive floods that have ravaged one-third of the country, Sri Lanka requires Rs. 31 billion as of November 28 for the restoration of agriculture, irrigation tanks, and damaged canals, according to a communication from the Foreign Ministry.

In the immediate aftermath of the disaster, the Ministry issued an appeal for international assistance. The government has requested Rs. 15 billion for the restoration of paddy lands and vegetable crops destroyed by heavy rains.

In addition, Rs. 4.8 billion is needed for the rehabilitation of minor irrigation tanks, Rs. 900 million for the repair of anicuts, Rs. 8.3 billion for minor irrigation systems, and Rs. 1.8 billion for irrigation canals.

As many as 510,000 hectares of cultivated rice fields have been washed away by the floodwaters. To re-cultivate these lands, the government has sought fertiliser from international donors—112,000 metric tons of Urea, 30,000 metric tons of MOP, and 30,000 metric tons of TOP.

Following the initial appeal, further damage has occurred to the irrigation system, with the breach of the Mavil Aru dam wall in the Eastern Province being the latest incident.

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Anil Fernando Monday, 01 December 2025 10:11 AM

They can cut down Sri Lanka day which was to cost 300 million rupees

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Jude Monday, 01 December 2025 10:33 AM

SL economy not gonna recover for another 10 years!!!

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Nihal Perera Monday, 01 December 2025 06:04 PM

We are lucky if we can recover in 10 years.

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Perera Monday, 01 December 2025 11:01 AM

If all right minded Sri Lankans living and working overseas contributes 1USD to the govt coffers I reckon finding the funds required would not be an issue.

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Ulysses Monday, 01 December 2025 12:59 PM

Why is it always overseas Sri Lankans? What about the millions in the country who are more than capable of.donating.

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Nihal Perera Monday, 01 December 2025 06:01 PM

Very true. There are very rich people in our country who have money for next 10 generations. Let them help the same way how they use our country to become rich. In Colombo we see most expensive cars driven and the lavish life certain people have and how they boasts.

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Sam Silva Monday, 01 December 2025 02:19 PM

Don't you our people yet. They will only give money if there is a Aragalaya

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Ram P Monday, 01 December 2025 02:31 PM

Without much talk let us all contribute. I gave my donation and have sent the government release about the account details to all my contacts home and overseas.

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Kevin Monday, 01 December 2025 11:57 PM

Start with working this poya day instead of partying and drinking.

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