A successful salvage mission conducted by Navy divers today (04th June 2024) led to the recovery of an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) instrument from beneath Hanwella bridge. Amidst torrential rainfall, this valuable device worth Rs. 30 million, owned by the Department of Irrigation, was carried away by the surging waters of the Kelani River. The device ultimately became entangled in dense bamboo sticks and river debris.

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Ettalai area of Bangalawatta, Kalpitiya on 03rd June 2024, led to the recovery of over 1832kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves. It is believed the consignment of Tendu leaves was smuggled into the country and hidden in the area.

In the face of harsh weather, the Sri Lanka Navy dispatched relief teams to assist communities affected by floods in the Western, Southern, and Sabaragamuwa provinces. These teams have rescued 165 individuals in districts such as Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Rathnapura, Galle, and Matara as of this morning (04th June 2024). Furthermore, the Navy has provided boat transportation for around 1,650 people to access essential services.