Due to the prevailing inclement weather condition in the country, the Sri Lanka Navy stepped-up flood relief operations in affected areas further.

Navy conducted a medical clinic for those affected by the recent flash floods, at Patabeddara area today (30).

The Sri Lanka Navy donated one million rupees as death compensation, under the Navy's healthcare scheme, "Naviru Saviya," to the family members of late Stores Assistant MK Kahawita who served in the Sri Lanka Navy and was unfortunately succumbed to a long term cancer.

Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ‘Zulfiquar’ arrived at the Port of Colombo today (30) to assist in relief operations for the community hard hit by the adverse weather in the island nation.

Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Jalashwa’ arrived at the port of Colombo today (30) to assist in relief operations for the community hard hit by the adverse weather in the island nation.

In the aftermath of the adverse weather and flood havoc, a number of damages have been inflicted on bridges in 2 localities of Matara district. Rising swiftly to the contingency situation, the Navy directed several teams of Special Boat Squadron (SBS) and Marine personnel to address these eventualities.

Amidst the prevailing inclement weather condition in the country, the Sri Lanka Navy stepped-up flood relief operations in affected areas in the Southern and Western provinces of the island, since Friday (26).

The medical teams arrived onboard INS ‘Shardul’ are currently engaging in relief efforts for affected community in flood-ridden areas of the country.

Navy personnel are currently engaged in a mission for the removal of debris clogged in Pitabeddara bridge, Matara District. The bridge which combines Pitabeddara and Siyambalagoda Rotumba, Pasgoda has been congested with debris and wooden logs, from underside, as a result of the flash floods and hampered the downstream of water.

Indian Naval Ship ‘Shardul’ arrived at the Colombo harbour today (28) in view of assisting the ongoing disaster relief efforts for the communities affected by the inclement weather in Sri Lanka.