Uganda, Feb. 5 -- A private company, contracted by Ntoroko District authorities, has commenced the construction of an embankment to stop flooding along the banks of River Semliki, especially in Butungama Sub-county and neighbouring areas .

The move comes two months after more than 6,000 residents of Butungama Sub-county were displaced after the river burst its banks.

The district, in collaboration with Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), United Nations agency, has initiated a project to establish an embankment structure along the River Semliki that aims to prevent further flooding and protect the communities in the region.

The construction of the embankment structure, costing Shs318 million, is being undertaken by Shataman, a con...