Colombo under water: Is drainage system ready for challenges of changing climate?

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By Eng. Thushara Dissanayake The floods that inundated several parts of Colombo on November 06, 2026 have once again exposed the vulnerability of Sri Lanka’s commercial capital to heavy rainfall. This incident highlights the urgent need for.
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- —Thushara Dissanayake The floods that inundated several parts of Colombo on November 06, 2026 have once again exposed the vulnerability of Sri Lanka’s commercial capital to heavy rainfall.
- —This incident highlights the urgent need for a comprehensive assessment of the capacity and adequacy of the existing urban drainage system, particularly its ability to [].
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