The principal of the school has stated to the media that it has been more than a year since the water purification machine of Polonnaruwa Siyambalawa College has been out of order, and as a result the children are drinking impure water. Sri Lanka Latest News
The principal said that due to this situation, a 1st year girl is already being treated for kidney disease and several other children have stomach problems.
The principal also mentioned that it would be a great blessing if a system could be prepared so that these children can get clean water to drink.