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Water Levels In Flooded Areas Decreasing Slightly -Authorities

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.

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Colombo Chief Magistrate Has Ordered Authorities To Release 15 Elephants Temporarily

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.

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Prime Minister Assured To Deploy Army To Protect Properties Of Flood Victims

Prime Minister Ranil Wikramasinghe has today(19) assured that the Army will be deployed from tomorrow(20) to protect the properties of people who affected due to floods in the country.

A large number of people who were displaced due to the floods in Colombo and several areas i the country still seen camping on the roads without going for safer places due to the fear that their properties  might be robbed.

Meanwhile those who are still at flood hit houses have complained that they are not able to buy any food from the market as shops closed early due to the fear of thieves.