Lanka Sathosa on standby for relief efforts - Ministry

Lanka Sathosa outlets in flood affected areas have been directed to support relief efforts, the Ministry of Industry & Commerce said.

“Lanka Sathosa outlets in Mathugama area have been instructed to help in relief efforts” said Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen. Minister Bathiudeen was visiting the flood affected areas in Baduraliya in Agalawatte.

 
“The flood situation here is heavy. To prevent shortages of essentials to the affected areas, Lanka Sathosa outlets in this area have been directed to help in relief efforts. I have instructed outlets in Mathugama area to be ready to assist” said Minister Bathiudeen.

Joining Minister Bathiudeen was Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Wayamba Development and Cultural Affairs and Kaluthara District MP Palitha Thevarapperuma.