Navy on standby for flood relief
July 11, 2021In view of the recent showery condition experienced in several parts over the island, Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has stationed eight relief teams in flood prone areas yesterday (July 10).
Accordingly, teams were deployed in the Kalutara, Rathnapura and Galle districts to provide relief measures to the citizens during inclement weather.
SLN’s Western Command has deployed one flood relief team at Paragoda area in the Kalutara district and five Navy relief teams in Rathnapura new town, Delgoda, Kukulegama, and Ayagama areas in the Rathnapura district.
Further, the Southern Command has deployed two relief teams in Hiniduma and Eppala areas to assist the residents.
Besides, 25 Navy flood relief teams in the Western Naval Command and 12 teams in the Southern Naval Command are being kept on standby for immediate response.
