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After months of drought, the Parakrama Samudraya is now filled to capacity following the recent rains. Yesterday a ceremony was held in the presence of Buddhist monks, irrigation officials and farmers to release water to cultivate 25,000 acres of farmland.

Pic by Karu Gamage 

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