Navy’s flood relief efforts in Anuradhapura

The Navy has been a constant presence in flood-ravaged Parakramapura of Padaviya in Anuradhapura district since December 3. Navy flood relief teams have been working to help the affected community, and their efforts continued on Saturday (23).

The Weherathanna and Weli Ela low-water crossings along the Vavuniya-Padaviya Road in the Anuradhapura district were inundated as a result of the overflow of the Ma Oya. Due to the prevailing circumstances, access to the Vavuniya-Padaviya Road has been restricted, affecting the daily requirements of the local population. To address this issue, the Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) relief teams are utilizing two small craft and lifesaving gear to ensure essential transportation for residents commuting for tasks in the region.

Since December 3, a total of 7,094 individuals from Weherathenna low-water crossing and, starting from December 11, 2,214 people from Weli Ela law-water crossing have been assisted by the Navy, ensuring their transportation needs are met through the use of dinghies.

The Navy is ready to send out additional relief teams whenever the need arises.

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