Enough food in Vanni, ICRC confirms [September 20 2008]

The International Red Cross in Colombo (ICRC) said there are enough food supplies in Vanni. "The food supplies are there and we are constantly monitoring the situation" BBC quoted ICRC spokesman Alexandra Matijevic as saying.

He said there have not been reports on food supply shortages in the Vanni. However she cautioned that health of the displaced could be a concern with the on coming monsoon rains. But the Ministry of Health has made arrangements to send enough medical supplies to meet any situation.