Wetlands and Flooding in Sri Lanka’s Western Province: A Call for Awareness and Action
Wetlands are often misunderstood in Sri Lanka. Many see them as wastelands, but in reality they are life-saving ecosystems. They absorb excess rainwater, filter waste, and release clean water into rivers and the sea. In the Western Province, wetlands such as Muthurajawela, Diyawanna Oya, and Bellanwila-Attidiya have historically protected Colombo and surrounding cities from floods. […]