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Sri Lanka discusses national dam safety programme and new legislation

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Officials from the Defence Ministry, dam operators, and disaster-management representatives met on October 22, 2026, to discuss a national dam safety programme. The meeting, convened by the Disaster Management Centre, identified the preparation of a dedicated Dam Safety Act as a priority. The proposed legislation aims to establish a clearer legal and institutional framework for dam safety governance and risk management.

From colombogazette.com

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The discussions emphasized non-structural measures, including timely and reliable warnings for communities downstream of dams. The national dam safety programme was discussed at the National Security Council, leading to an instruction for the ministry to conduct the programme.

From colombogazette.com

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  • defence ministryDefence Ministry officials chaired the discussion and were involved in the national dam safety programme planning.

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