ARMY TROOPS EXECUTE A SERIES OF DISASTER RELIEF OPERATIONS IN THE MONARAGALA DISTRICT

As adverse weather conditions continued across the country, troops under the Security Forces (Central) 12 Infantry Division of conducted multiple rapid disaster relief operations within the Monaragala District.

A contingent of 01 x 15 troops from the 18th Gemunu Watch, operating under the Medagama Divisional Secretariat in the Kandawinna area, rescued 50 individuals from 13 flood-affected families. All evacuees were shifted to the temporally at Medagama Pitadeniya Primary School.

Heavy rainfall caused a buildup of debris at the Kumbukkan Oya anicut, obstructing the water flow. A 01 x 10 team from the 121 Infantry Brigade Headquarters cleared the accumulated debris, restoring normal water discharge. Additionally, another 01 x 10 troop team from the same Headquarters reinforced an eroded section of the anicut bund using sandbags to prevent further deterioration.

A 01 x 08 troop group from the 121 Infantry Brigade removed fallen trees that were blocking the Kumbukkan Oya canal route near the 3rd Mile Post. Army personnel continue to extend essential emergency assistance to the affected communities.