Navy assists to rescue 28 persons distressed by the floods

SL Navy rescued 28 persons who were distressed due to overflowing of Kala wewa, at Dikwewa village in Ippalogama GS division, Anuradhapura, today(21 December).

Accordingly, these people affected by the floods made by overflowing water of Kala wewa, were rescued by the Navy and provided necessary assistance.

Sri Lanka Navy, under the directives of Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, has deployed number of relief teams throughout the island to assist the people who might become victims of floods under the prevailing adverse weather condition over the island.