Government Expands Focus On Flood Mitigation And Disaster Resilience
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October 20, 2026
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Minister of Rural Development and Local Government, Khadijah Ameen, says the Government’s flood mitigation programme has helped reduce flooding and improve disaster preparedness across the country.
Speaking during the Standing Finance Committee, Minister Ameen said disaster resilience remains a major focus of the Ministry’s work.
She reported that more than 6,000 citizens have been trained through Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), while simulation exercises have been conducted to strengthen community readiness.
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