President Chairs High-Level Talks on El Niño Preparedness

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake chaired a high-level discussion on June 11 at the Presidential Secretariat to review Sri Lanka's preparedness for the anticipated El Niño weather phenomenon. The meeting included representatives from key state institutions such as the Department of Meteorology, Disaster Management Centre, and energy sector operators. Officials focused on the potential impacts of El Niño on the nation's food security, drinking water supply, and energy sector. Instructions were issued to relevant authorities to prepare immediate measures to effectively manage these critical areas. The President expressed confidence in the government's ability to manage such external challenges through proper planning.