Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) says that 61 flood relief teams have been deployed to the areas worst-affected by the prevailing adverse weather condition and that as of today over 6,300 people have been rescued and transferred by boats to safe locations.
As a result of the torrential downpour prevailed in the country during past few days, many people across the country became victims of floods and landslides while the navy responded swiftly in this hour of need.
“As at today (19) the Navy managed to rescue lives of 6,372 people and transferred them by boats to safe locations,” SLN media unit said.
61 flood relief teams are deployed in areas such as Thalduwa, Hanwella, Ranala, Navagamuwa, Malwana, Kegalle, Kaduwela, Mulleriyawa, Dompe, Pugoda, Wellampitiya, Kollonnawa, Biyagama, Kotikawatta, Vavunia, Vilachchiya and Mandagalaru to promptly engage in any adverse situation.
In addition to this 10 more flood relief teams are kept on standby covering all the areas affected by floods to meet any emergency situation, the statement said.
