Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The Parliament Select Committee (PSC) to conduct a comprehensive study on the lack of preparedness to face Cyclone Ditwah and report to Parliament and submit its proposals and recommendations in that regard, met for the first time on March 19 at Parliament under the chairmanship of Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.

Addressing the meeting, the Chair emphasised the importance of gaining a clear understanding of how the relevant responsible institutions operate during natural disasters such as Cyclone Ditwah, in order to effectively carry forward the work of the Committee. Accordingly, it was decided to summon officials from the Disaster Management Centre, the Meteorology Department, the Irrigation Department, and the M...