According to that, more than 260 army troops have been deployed for the dengue eradication campaign in Colombo, Kaduwela, Piliyandala, Hanwella, Homagama and Kahathuduwa areas.

In addition, nearly 250 troops have also conducted a campaign in Gampaha and Kalutara districts beside Dengue prevention programs in Mirigama, Dompe, Biyagama, Kelaniya, Attangalla, Matugama, Wadduwa and Bandaragama areas conducted by the SFHQ-West.

Meanwhile, in order to assist the fight against dengue, Sri Lanka Navy also initiated to clear water ways in Colombo, which are mostly clogged with mud, garbage and salvinia hampering the free flow of water. The Navy cleaned water ways in Wattala, Kelaniya, Peliyagoda, and Kerawalapitiya areas on 31st May.