The government will provide funds without any restrictions to provide relief to the displaced, Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.
“A large number have been affected by floods and mudslides. Nearly 90 people have died and over 100 persons have disappeared. A large group have also lost their houses and other property. We as the government has the responsibility to start rebuilding the lives of the people,” the minister said.
President Maithripala Sirisena instructed the authorities to provide financial allocations to assist the families, he said.
The minister made these remarks at a ceremony to hand over fisheries equipment valued at Rs. 3 million among fishermen in Batticaloa.
Amaraweera said some groups are making allegations that the government did not provide enough facilities to those affected by floods.
“Our government is doing everything possible to provide aid to the affected families. The entire Cabinet, led by the President and the Prime Minister, are doing much to help disaster hit families,” the minister said.
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