Developing Story; Navy steps-up flood relief operations in affected areas
 

Amidst the prevailing inclement weather condition in the country, the Sri Lanka Navy stepped-up flood relief operations in affected areas in the Southern and Western provinces of the island, since Friday (26). Promptly responding to the contingency situation, the Navy at present Tuesday (30) has deployed over 113 relief, search and rescue teams comprising 886 naval personnel along with 113 relief boats.  

Accordingly, 56 rescue teams have been deployed to assist flood victims in the Southern Province and 57 flood relief teams to evacuate the public stranded in the Western Province due to floods.

Accordingly, naval rescue teams are deployed at Neluwa, Imaduwa, Wanduramba, Udugama, Elpitiya, Ambalangoda, Bope Poddala and Yakkalamulla of Galle District, Henekaduwa and Ranna of Hambantota District, Kamburupitiya, Morawaka, Akuressa, Pitibeddara and Deiyandara in Matara District. Bulathsinghala, Paragoda, Baduraliya, Galketiya, Ilukpothana, Mathugama, Pelena and Welipenna in Kalutara District.

Meanwhile, more naval personnel were engaged in flood relief duty at Wellampitiya, Nawagamuwa, Hanwella, Awissawella, Padukka, Ambatale, Kelaniya, Angoda and Kaduwela in Colombo District, town area, Div. Sec, Kalawana, Nivithigala, Eheliyagoda, Elapatha, Samandevalaya, Maragaha Junction, Ayagama, Thalduwa, Kiriella of Rathnapura District and Biyagama in Gampaha District to rescue affected community and transfer them to safe locations. .    

The flood relief teams of the Navy have rescued a total of 9262 persons thus far. The rescued flood victims have been transferred to safe locations by the Navy. In addition 149,372 food rations were also distributed among the affected people.

Meanwhile, the naval medical personnel engaged in rescue and relief efforts have provided basic treatment for 114 people in need of medication and nursing. Apart from that, the Navy has also rendered assistance to clean 115 wells and clear 2 bridges in Wakwella and Pitabeddara trapped with debris hampering the water flow. 

Further, naval flood relief teams will continue to carry out rescue and relief operations in a bid to save the lives of the displaced communities.

Emergency contact numbers Disaster Management Centre

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