According to the requests made by government and non governmental organizations a large number of essential goods needed for flood and landslide victims are being donated by Sri Lankans residing in all parts of the country by showing their humanity it has been reported.
Several organization have today (20) distributed these collected items including cooked meals packets ,sanitary ware,soap and other essential items to the flood and landslide victims with the assistance of police and tri forces.
The water levels of surrounding areas of Kelani River and other areas in Colombo has slowly decreased today(20) compared to yesterday according to the authorities.
Although the flood situation in Colombo and other districts in the country still remains water levels in flooded areas are slightly decreasing the authorities have stated.
The floods and landslides caused due to the heavy showers affected for 22 districts in the country it has been revealed.
The Colombo Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya has today(20) ordered government authorities to release 15 elephants who were taken into custody recently back to their caretakers until the processions (perhara's) of Buddhist Temples end on 31st of August.
These elephants are due to be released to their caretakers on Rs.30 million worth bonds .
Government Authorities have taken several elephants including baby elephants to their custody recently as the caretakers do not have proper permits to keep these elephants.