04th June 2024 15:34:37 Hours
By the instructions of the General Officer Commanding of 61 Infantry Division, a boat rescue mission was conducted in the Matara District on 3 June 2024. Due to adverse weather conditions, the Kadduwa, Wellathota, and Dolegoda Regional Secretariat Divisions were severely affected by flooding. Therefore, two boats were allocated for this rescue mission under the command of the 61 Infantry Division to assist the flood victims. The main aims of this mission were to transport the victims and provide food assistance to them.
