Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the temporary shelter at Sri Sudarshanaramaya Temple in Welgala, Poojapitiya, Kandy, this afternoon (01) to check on the families affected by the landslide in the Ankumbura, Gankotuwa area and to assess resettlement efforts. The landslide, caused by recent severe weather, completely destroyed six houses and partially damaged 15 others. Additionally, residents from 30 homes in high-risk areas were evacuated for their safety, as reported by the President’s Media Division (PMD). A temporary shelter was set up at the temple on November 28, housing around 189 people from 47 families. Currently, about 23 individuals from seven families are still staying at the shelter. During his visit, the President spoke kindly with the affected families, asking about their conditions and needs. He also discussed their welfare, relief aid, and future resettlement plans with relevant officials, according to the PMD. The event included the Chief Incumbent of the temple, Venerable Bambaragahakande Gnanasiri Thero, Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena, Member of Parliament Thanura Dissanayake, Chairman of the Poojapitiya Pradeshiya Sabha Sanjeewa Edirisinghe, Divisional Secretary Shanika Deegala, and other officials.