Search & Rescue
Navy facilitates emergency transfer of heart patient for urgent medical attention
Navy conducts flood relief duties in Panama
In response to the flood situation in the Panama area caused by heavy rainfall, the Sri Lanka Navy has been promptly engaged in flood relief operations since 03 Mar 25. These efforts, carried out in collaboration with the Disaster Management Centre, the Army, and the Police, continue uninterrupted to assist affected residents.
06 Mar 2025
Navy’s swift action brings relief to devotees visiting spiritual ceremony at Neelagiri Raja Maha Viharaya, Lahugala
Following the flood emergency with the overflowing of Heda Oya in Ampara, the Sri Lanka Navy joining hands with the Sri Lanka Army, Air Force, Police and other agencies worked in full swing to provide necessary aid and support to devotees visiting a spiritual ceremony at Neelagiri Raja Maha Viharaya, Lahugala.
05 Mar 2025
Navy steps up flood relief operations in affected areas
As severe weather conditions threaten several areas in the island, the Sri Lanka Navy has deployed 04 relief teams as of today (24 Jan 25), to the flood-stricken areas of Padaviya, Buddhangala and Aluthparagama of Mahakanadarawa in the Anuradhapura district and Lahugala area of the Ampara district. These teams are actively engaged in relief operations, working tirelessly to provide necessary aid and support to affected communities.
24 Jan 2025
Navy continues flood relief operations in Mahakanadarawa
As severe weather conditions threaten several areas in the island, the Sri Lanka Navy deployed 03 relief teams in Padaviya, Buddangala and Aluthparagama in Mahakanadarawa in the Anuradhapura district. These teams are actively engaged in flood relief operations in Buddhangala and Aluthparagama, working tirelessly to provide necessary aid and support to affected communities.
23 Jan 2025
Navy continues flood relief operations
As severe weather conditions threaten several areas in the island, the Sri Lanka Navy deployed 03 relief teams on 15th and 19th January 2025, to the vulnerable areas of Buddhangala in Padaviya and Aluthparagama in Mahakanadarawa belonging to the Anuradhapura district. These teams are actively engaged in disaster relief operations, working tirelessly to provide necessary aid and support to affected communities.
20 Jan 2025
Navy stands ready with relief teams to respond flood emergency
As severe weather conditions threaten several areas in the island, the Sri Lanka Navy proactively deployed 02 relief teams on 15th January 2025, to the vulnerable area of Buddhangala in Padaviya, Anuradhapura. These teams are actively engaged in disaster relief operations, working tirelessly to provide necessary aid and support to affected communities.
19 Jan 2025
Navy stands ready with relief teams to respond flood emergency
As severe weather conditions threaten the island, the Sri Lanka Navy proactively deployed 03 relief teams on 24th November 2024, to vulnerable areas of Akuressa and Athuraliya in Matara district. These teams are actively engaged in disaster relief operations, working tirelessly to provide necessary aid and support to affected communities.
25 Nov 2024
Navy assists transfer of injured fisherman rescued through coordination of MRCC Colombo
The Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore an injured fisherman, who was aboard a local multi day fishing trawler at sea south-east of Sri Lanka, about 179 nautical miles (331km) off Kirinda. The fisherman was brought to the Offshore Patrol Limit of Galle, on being coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo. After being brought ashore today (23rd October 2024), he was rushed to the Teaching Hospital of Karapitiya, for medical attention by the Navy.
23 Oct 2024
