Troops assist flood victims...
October 14, 2024
In response to the severe weather conditions affecting the island, the Sri Lanka Army and the Navy have deployed troops to assist with flood relief efforts in areas hit by rising river levels.
A total of 6,500 troops, along with 23 WMZ vehicles, 34 Unibuffel vehicles, 34 Unicorn vehicles, and 56 boats, are prepared for immediate deployment across these regions to aid in rescue operations and provide much-needed relief.
Meanwhile, 08 Navy flood relief teams have been dispatched to the Gampaha, Colombo and Puttalam districts, working in coordination with the Disaster Management Center (DMC) in order to assist those impacted by flood waters.
