Several groups to sue Govt. for failing to issue advance warnings on Ditwah

A coalition of political parties, civil society groups, environmental organisations and public movements is preparing to initiate legal action against the Government over allegations that authorities failed to provide adequate advance warnings on Cyclone Ditwah and disregarded established safety protocols.

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Representatives met in Colombo on 5 December to outline the legal strategy.

Free Lawyers Organisation Convener Attorney-at-Law Dinesh Vidana Pathirana said the applications will be based on the Public Trust Doctrine, arguing that the Government failed to issue essential warnings from 12 November until the cyclone made landfall. He said data gathering is underway, with senior legal experts advising the process. Political leaders, community members and affected families are expected to provide testimony.