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Quick fix for rain affected tsunami victims by Jayantha Sri Nissanka The Essential Service Commissioner General (ESCG) office has decided to construct temporary accommodation for 35,000 tsunami victims who have been displaced by inter monsoonal rains. Construction of temporary shelter commenced in Moratuwa on Thursday, an official told the Sunday Observer. Already many NGOs and other organisations have engaged in constructing temporary shelter for these victims. Thousands of victims who were languishing in huts have faced immense difficulties due to the inter monsoonal weather. They fear that their conditions of living will worsen in May when the South West monsoon sets in with thunder showers. However, many victims have again gone for refuge to schools and other Government buildings seeking shelter as floors of huts have also been covered with rain water. Hygienic problems have also arisen in some camps and huts threatening an out break of disease. However, ESCG plans to complete 10,000 temporary housing facilities before the April Sinhala- Hindu new year and complete the entire project before the end of May. Many NGOs have come forward to build these temporary houses but authorities found it difficult to find lands. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and International Organisation for Migration were coordinating the project. The ESCG too will coordinate with Ceylon Electricity Board, Water Supply and Drainage Board, and other Government institutions to provide essential facilities. However, some victims in Ratmalana charged that authorities had turned a blind eye to thei r pleas and warnings given publicity to by media about difficulties victims would have to face during the monsoon period. |
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