16 GR TROOPS RISE TO EMERGENCY AT MAHAKUBUKKADAWALA, ANAMADUWA
Troops of 16 Sri Lanka Gajaba Regiment (16 GR) of the 143 Brigade under the SF HQ (West) on 01 October 2018 gave their timely assistance to clear Anamaduwa - Chillaw main road from Bangadeniya junction which remained obstructed with the fallen trees, branches, fronds and other obstacles.
Due to the heavy rain and the strong winds lots of houses and business places damaged in the areas of Mudalkkuliya,Adigama,Warayakgama,Walpaluwa,Kakupadiyawa,Pudugama,Surakkulama and Periyamudu in the Divisional Secretariat of Mahakubukkadawala.
On the direction of Major General Sathyappriya Liyanage the Commander SF (West) and the supervision of the Commander 143Bde Col DMPD Dissanayake RWP, 50 troops including with 3 Officers attended the clearing of badly affected areas.