TROOPS CONSTRUCT A DRAINAGE SYSTEM IN MALITHTHAGODA AREA TO MITIGATE FLOODING RISK

Troops of the 2 Sri Lanka Rifle Corps, 3 (V) Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment, and 23 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, under the guidance of the Commander, Security Forces - Central, Major General S.R.B Aluvihare RWP RSP ndu psc, and with the supervision of the Commander of the 112 Infantry Brigade, took action to protect the community in response to an alert issued by the District Disaster Management Assistant on 23 April 2024.

Consequently, the troops constructed a drainage system aimed at controlling the waterways originating from the mountainous terrain above the village. This initiative was designed to channel excess water away from residential areas, safeguarding the inhabitants from potential flooding hazards.