Navy relief teams kept on standby

As a prior preparation for the possible natural disasters following the inclement weather across the island, Sri Lanka Navy has deployed relief teams in identified areas.

Accordingly, the Naval relief teams have been deployed at Thawalama and Neluwa areas in Southern province and in some areas in Sabaragamuwa province as of now. Naval personnel belonging to the Marine Battalion, Rapid Response Rescue and Relief Unit (4RU), Special Boat Squadron (SBS) and Diving Unit are attached to these relief teams.

Further, as a prior preparation to minimize the damage in a flood situation, during the past few weeks Navy initiated number of cleaning efforts to remove debris collected underside of the bridges, culverts and in the canals posing a flood threat in some areas in the island. SL Navy is committed to assist with relief for the general public in any disastrous situation.