Lion Brewery reaffirms commitment to flood resilience and community support in Biyagama

LION Brewery (Ceylon) PLC (Lion) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening community partnerships through its flood response efforts and ongoing work to build long-term flood resilience and community support in Biyagama, home to the Company's core operations.

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During the recent floods along the Kelani River, Lion supported the Biyagama community throughout the emergency response and recovery period, maintaining outreach until the area gradually returned to normalcy. With flooding events becoming more frequent and severe, affecting surrounding communities and livelihoods, Lion remains committed to enhancing preparedness and strengthening long-term support for Biyagama.

Lion has long maintained close engagement with the local community around its brewery, and this response was a continuation of the strong collaboration between the Company and the area it serves. In late November, water levels in parts of Biyagama and nearby areas rose to nearly 10 feet (approximately 3 metres), trapping people in their homes and limiting access for responders.