Japan provides relief items to flood victims

The Japanese government will donate emergency assistance worth 23 million Japanese Yen (approximately Rs. 32 million) to the Sri Lankan government for immediate distribution among people affected by the recent floods and landslides.

The assistance includes tents, plastic sheets and sleeping pads for those affected by floods and landslides.

The assistance is being provided in line with the needs of those affected and as requested by the Sri Lankan government. The relief items will be distributed through the Japan International Cooperation Agency, a release said yesterday.