17 May 2016 01:51 pm
“The SLN had sent a team of rescue operation to the area yesterday itself but it is reported that the situation is getting worse,” he said.
SLAF Spokesman Group Captain Chandima Alwis said that subsequently, an Mi-17 helicopter was deployed by the Air Force to rescue the civilians and bring them to places of safety.
“At the moment, the helicopter is looking for a suitable place to land and rescue the residents. It would reach the Palavi airport, where a team of specially trained personnel stand ready,” he said.
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