TROOPS OF 24 INFANTRY DIVISION ENGAGED IN FLOOD RELIEF OPERATIONS

Troops of 24 Infantry division deployed troops to assist A/L students affected by adverse weather In response to adverse weather conditions across the country, Under the guidance of Commander Security Force Headquarters (East) Major General S A Kulatunga RWP RSP VSV USP psc deployed troops to facilitate the transportation of students sitting for the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination. Special transport arrangements have been made to ensure students can reach their examination centers in the affected areas. Army personnel, equipped with, WMZ Armed Vehicles have been deployed to locations such as Chadayanthalawa, Konduwattuwana, Weerayadi, Kiliodaya, and Adaloyafuelstation (A 27 RD) to assist students facing access issues due to weather-related disruptions.

Furthermore, Army troops, along with trucks and Uni-Buffel vehicles, have been placed on standby in Konduwattuwana to address any potential emergency situations arising from the inclement weather.

Also the 241 Inf Bde troops repaired the Oluvil Weerayadi tank dam using sandbags, and cleared channels in order to minimize the risk to villagers.