Navy continues to assist people affected by floods due to adverse weather
 

As a result of the torrential downpour prevailed in the country during past few days, many people across the country became victims of floods and landslides. The navy was very swift to come to the rescue of people in this hour of need. As at today (19) evening the Navy managed to rescue lives of 13,772 people and transferred them by boats to safe locations. 81 flood relief teams are deployed in areas such as Thalduwa, Hanwella, Ranala, Navagamuwa, Malwana, Kegalle, Kaduwela, Mulleriyawa, Dompe, Pugoda, Wellampitiya, Kollonnawa, Biyagama, Kotikawatta, Angoda, Kelanimulla, Vavunia, Vilachchiya and Mandagalaru to promptly engage in any adverse situation. Besides 40 more flood relief teams are kept on standby covering all the areas affected by floods to meet any emergency situation.