Navy relief teams deployed across the country due to adverse weather conditions

Considering the adverse weather conditions, Sri Lanka Navy has deployed number of relief teams to many identified locations of the country.

As a first responder of all natural disasters affected by the country, the Navy has deployed a number of rescue and relief teams to affected areas of the country. The teams took immediate actions on 05^th and 06^th December, to clear debris clogged under the Agaliya, Dodangoda and Wakwella bridge over the Gin Ganga; which pose a flood threat to the residents of the areas. Naval Divers and Navy Marines consisted of the teams that sprang into action for these high risk tasks.

Further, relief teams consisting of Rapid Response Rescue Relief Unit (4RU) personnel and many other naval personnel, are currently rendering assistance and aid to the residents of Kahatagasliyadda area who have been displaced due to the overflowing of ‘Yan Oya’.