Navy rescues a pregnant mother and a 3 month old infant
The adverse weather condition prevailed for past few days throughout the island is declining now and SL Navy has increased the number of relief teams up to 54 to facilitate distressed people in the affected areas.
A group of people including women and small children stranded in flooded area around Baththuluoya bridge and some others at Purichchikulam area in Chilaw were safely rescued by naval personnel attached to the Rapid Response Rescue and Relief Unit (4RU).
Moreover, a pregnant mother and a 3 month old baby who had been stranded in an area where dinghies could not access were rescued swimmers of 4RU.