Water would even be purchased if required for the drought hit people: says Minister

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Saturday, 16 August 2014 - 11:51

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Minister of Disaster Management Mahinda Amaraweera stated that if required water would even be purchased if required to provide assistance to the people affected by the drought.

The Minister expressed these views at an event that was held in Seeduwa yesterday to distribute water bowsers for drought hit areas.

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