Navy stands ready with relief teams to respond to flood emergency

As severe weather conditions threaten several areas in the island, the Sri Lanka Navy said 50 Navy relief teams are on standby, prepared to be deployed immediately to assist the public in the event of floods.

The Navy said they have deployed two relief teams earlier to the vulnerable area of Buddhangala in Padaviya, Anuradhapura. These teams are actively engaged in disaster relief operations, working tirelessly to provide necessary aid and support to affected communities.

Following the heavy rainfall, the Ma Oya in Padaviya has reached its spill level. To address the ensuing flood risk, two Navy flood relief teams, with lifesaving equipment, have been deployed to the flood-risk areas. 

As of this morning (19 January), Sri Lanka Navy teams have ensured the safe crossing of the inundated Padaviya-Buddangala road and continue with their relief efforts.