Batticaloa Municipal Council

……Continued Problems and issues on Drainage, Solid wastemanagement, sanitation & Climate change Drought‣ Intermittent spells of drought is experienced, mostlyduring May and June of the year. The southern part of thecity is badly affected as there is not enough water sourcesavailable. Now, the ADB assisted water supply scheme isexpected to relieve the situation. But the poor sectors areunable to bear the cost of initial expenses of the waterconnection.Tsunami‣ The phenomenon, rare for the territory has struck hard onDecember 2004. The impact is still lingering in the minds.The rehabilitation is still not completed.