Demo demands measures to prevent frequent flooding in Akurana

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Demo demands measures to prevent frequent flooding in Akurana

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- By J.M.Hafeez

A demonstration was held on Monday, October 8 opposite the office of the Pradesa Secretariat in Akurana demanding the authorities to take immediate measures to prevent the frequent occurrences of floods in the Akurana town.

The protest was organized by civil societies. A memorandium was also handed to the Predesa Secretary Mathava Warnakulasuriya.

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