Forest torching in Badulla District on the rise

COLOMBO (News 1^st) - The Disaster Management Center says that there is a rapid rise in incidents of forest torching, in the Badulla District. Deputy director of the Disaster Management Center E.M.L.Udhayakumara said over 20 forest torching cases were reported during the past week. As a result, many acres of forest have been destroyed in the Hali Ela, Halpe and Demodara areas.