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| Sunday, 18 July 2004 |
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Negombo worst affected by sea erosion by Anton Nonis Sea erosion due to diverse reasons is eating up the land, Coast Conservation Department (CCD) Director General R.A.D.B. Samaranayake told the Sunday Observer. The worst affected area is Negombo, losing between five and ten metres of land annually. Calculations have shown that erosion in some areas such as Seenigama, Dodanduwa, Pothuhera and Kalpitiya is no better. Up to five metres of land is lost in these areas every year. The present South-West monsoonal rains have affected the coastal area in Moratuwa. About 40 huts built on the beach had collapsed. Five million rupees has been allocated as an emergency measure to remedy the situation. Another Rs. 30 million of CCD funds is being spent this year to erect planned constructions from Lansigama upto Payagala. The Asian Development Bank provided US$ 30 million during 2002. This money is being used for five years on coast conservation work, Samaranayake said. Investigations have revealed that sand mining in the rivers had immensely contributed to sea erosion. Maha Oya, Deduru Oya, Kalu Ganga and Kelani Ganga are waterways where sand mining is said to be rampant. Coral mining along the coast and unauthorised constructions are said to be other causes of sea erosion. |
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