CMC cracks down on flood-causing structures

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has commenced issuing notices to parties responsible for other identified unauthorised constructions that obstruct drainage systems and contribute to flooding in Colombo, even during light rainfall.

CMC Water Supply and Drainage Division Director Engineer Manoj Ranasinghe said legal action would be taken against those responsible for constructions that impede the city’s drainage network.

He said steps were being taken to identify and remove unauthorised structures in a bid to minimise flooding in Colombo.

Ranasinghe said unauthorised constructions identified along Sri Wickrama Road in Mattakkuliya and Dimelwatte Road had already been removed.

Notices are now being issued to parties responsible for other unauthorised constructions identified as obstructing drainage systems, he said.

The CMC intends to take legal action against those who fail to address constructions contributing to flooding in the city.