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Talangama Wetlands – unique microcosm of fauna and flora By Arundathie Abeysinghe Situated a few kilometers away from the hustle and bustle of the Commercial Capital Colombo on the outskirts of Colombo City and in close proximity to the administrative capital of Sri Jayawardenepura.  Talangama *Wetlands and Lake or Talangama Tank (Talangama ‘Wewa’ in Sinhala) is a unique microcosm of fauna, avifauna and flora rippling around a sanctuary of peace. The main Talangama Lake (also spelt as Thalangama Lake) and its environs are situated in the Madiwala catchment area. There are two tanks in close proximity to each other, Talangama Tank and Averihena Tank which are maintained by the Department of Irrigation. Talangama Lake is the primary source of water for paddy fields between Akuregoda and Talangama. Talangama Lake and Wetlands including its environs is a significant habitat for water birds and flora and fauna, an urban biodiversity refuge… The ...