Sri Lanka Navy rescued a family of three, including a young child, trapped by rising floodwaters in Mawadiodei, Chenkaladi yesterday.
The Navy said SLNS Kashyapa carried out this relief operation and successfully rescued the family stranded on farmland in the flood-affected area. The family was subsequently relocated to the District Secretariat of Eravur.
The rescue operation took place after the Sri Lanka Navy had deployed three flood relief teams to assist affected communities in the Mawadiodei, Mailawadduwan, and Manmunai areas in response to the flood situation in the Batticaloa district due to inclement weather.
The Navy has also mobilized 135 additional relief teams, ready for immediate deployment to assist those affected by flooding. (Newswire)
