A comprehensive report on safety conditions of reservoirs, tanks, dams and water-carrying tunnels mandated within two weeks

At a high level discussion convened at the Presidential Secretariat today (18) the President’s Senior Advisor on National Security and Chief of Staff,  Sagala Ratnayaka issued a directive to senior officials of the Irrigation Department, Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority and Electricity Board to furnish a comprehensive report within a fortnight, on the current safety conditions of all reservoirs, lakes, dams and water-carrying tunnels across the island, the necessary repair work and an estimate of associated costs .