Search & Rescue

Navy continues to deploy relief teams to aid flood victims in Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa

The Sri Lanka Navy, since 31st of December 2023, has mobilized its relief teams in flood-ravaged Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa districts following inclement weather. Accordingly, the Navy relief teams continue to provide assistance to students taking the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination and address the daily requirements of impacted communities.

06 Jan 2024

Navy deploys teams to aid flood victims in Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa

The Sri Lanka Navy has stepped up relief efforts in flood-ravaged Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa districts following inclement weather, deploying teams to meet the daily needs of affected communities since 31st December 2023.

04 Jan 2024

Navy extends helping hand to flood victims in Trincomalee

The Sri Lanka Navy mobilized its flood relief teams to the Kinniya area of Trincomalee on 01st January 2024, to extend flood relief to affected communities in the area. As people in those localities are facing hardships due to floods in the wake of inclement weather, the Navy teams are currently working in full swing to alleviate the suffering of the affected communities.

02 Jan 2024

Navy continues flood relief efforts in Anuradhapura

Driven by a commitment to service, the Sri Lanka Navy has been a constant presence in flood-ravaged Parakramapura of Padaviya in Anuradhapura district since 03rd December 2023. Navy flood relief teams have been working tirelessly to help the affected community, and their efforts even continued on 23rd December.

25 Dec 2023

Navy assists flood victims in Matara district

Following adverse weather conditions prevailing in several parts of the island, the Sri Lanka Navy has mobilized its flood relief teams in Balakawala area of Athuraliya in the Matara district since 12th December 2023. Standing with flood victims, teams are providing much-needed assistance to those affected communities as of now.

19 Dec 2023

Navy continues flood relief efforts in Anuradhapura

In the wake of inclement weather, the Navy mobilized its relief teams in Parakramapura of Padaviya, Anuradhapura since 03rd December 2023. Committed to their relief efforts, the Navy teams have been continuing their services in full swing even today (15th December).

15 Dec 2023

Navy’s swift response brings relief to people affected by floods in North Central Province

In the wake of inclement weather prevailing in several parts of the island, the Navy has swiftly mobilized its relief teams in Parakramapura of Padaviya, Anuradhapura since 03rd December 2023. Demonstrating their commitment to safeguarding lives and property, the Navy relief teams are currently engaged to alleviate the suffering of the affected communities.

14 Dec 2023

Navy brings ashore ill fisherman for medical attention

The Sri Lanka Navy today (13th December 2023) brought ashore a fisherman who had fallen ill while aboard a local multiday fishing trawler. The fisherman was off the Foul Point, Trincomalee, as he was approached by the Navy.

13 Dec 2023

Naval personnel save stranded Whale Shark at Kartivu Beach, Kalmunai

The Sri Lanka Navy on 05th December 2023 safely guided a stranded Whale Shark that had washed ashore at Karthivu Beach, Kalmunai.

06 Dec 2023

Commander of the Navy visits Navy’s flood-relief efforts in Southern Province

Following adverse weather conditions prevailing in several parts of the island, the Sri Lanka Navy has mobilized its flood relief teams in Matara, Akuressa, Thihagoda and Kamuburupitiya areas in the Southern Province as of 04th October 2023. With a view to observe the Navy’s commitment in providing assistance to the flood-affected individuals in those regions, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera visited the Matara district today 08th October.

08 Oct 2023