Homes damaged as part of Meethotamulla garbage dump collapses
Posted by Editor on April 14, 2017 - 5:06 pm
A section of the Meethotamulla garbage dump has reportedly collapsed, completely destroying several nearby houses and damaging others in the vicinity.
President Maithripala Sirisena has instructed the tri-forces and the Disaster Management Minister to take all possible action to help the people affected by the incident.
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