Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The Secretary to the President has instructed that a special operational team be established under the leadership of the Colombo Municipal Council, bringing together the three armed forces, the Police and relevant institutions to respond to such emergencies efficiently and promptly.

The meeting was held today(7) afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat under the leadership of Presidential Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake to examine the causes of sudden flooding in Colombo and identify immediate solutions.

The Presidential Media Division said discussions were also held on preparing and implementing short-, medium- and long-term plans to upgrade the drainage system as required.

President's secretary Instructs...