President Kumaratunga told the affected people the government will provide housing to those who lost their dwellings. She also said in the future as a safety measure construction of houses would not be allowed in areas close to the sea coast.
President also visited the displaced now housed at Rahula Vidyalaya in Matara and inquired about their health.
Ports, Airways and Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera and Additional Secretary to the President Mr. P. Dissanayake accompanied President on this tour.
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