12 SLNG TROOPS SAFELY TRANSPORTED PEOPLE THROUGH THE FLOODED AREA

Due to the bad weather condition that have affected the Island, the water level in Valachchenai Aru has risen rapidly due to the opening of the sluice gates of Rugam reservoir, which is the main reservoir in the Batticaloa district, and the heavy rain falling to the surrounding water catchment areas. Due to the situation, the road leading from Kiran through Pulipanchikal to Toppigala, Kudimbimale and Periyawadduwan has been flooded at several places. Due to its impact, a large number of civilians many villages located in Divisional Secretary area of Koralepattu South region have been in dire straits.

In order to reduce the threat to the daily lives of the people, under the guidance of General Officer Commanding, 23 Infantry Division, Major General KVNP Premarathne RSP USP psc, Close supervision of the Commander, 232 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier KA Pushpakumara RWP RSP USP psc and direction of the Commanding Officer, 12 Sri Lanka National Guard, Major BMC Wanninayake, troops were safely transported approximately 150 civilians through the flooded area and the blocked areas were cleaned throughout the day on 14 December 2023.