35 civilians stranded due to a sudden rise in the Hirikatoya water level were successfully rescued today (March 1) by Sri Lanka Army
A group of 75 local tourists from Kolonnawa faced the crisis, but swift action by the Sri Lanka Army ensured their safe evacuation before water levels rose further.
35 civilians stranded due to a sudden rise in the Hirikatoya water level were successfully rescued today by Sri Lanka Army pic.twitter.com/59BrrK0WfK
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