Navy deployed on Flood Relief Duties in Galle and Puthlam District
 
 

In response to the floods affecting several areas in the Galle and Puthlam districts due to prevailing adverse weather condition, Sri Lanka Navy has deployed naval personnel on flood relief duties to render assistance to the people affected.

Three Naval teams with inflatable rescue boats (IRBs) are continuing their rescue assistance in liaison with respective Government officials in the Galle and Puthlam districts. The Navy is monitoring the flood situation and additional rescue teams are stand-by in the Southern and Western Naval Areas for emergency deployments.