05th August 2022 13:31:27 Hours
Troops of the 5th Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment of the 581 Brigade under the 58 Division under command to 1 Corps, rose to the occasion and rescued a total of about 120 civilians trapped due to a landslide that occurred along the road patch between Ranwanthenna - Makandura in the general area of Thawalamthenna near Kotmale New Town on 01 August 2022 evening.
Heavy rainfall that affected this mountain area in Thawalamthenna area, Kotmale blocked the main road as soil mounds fell onto the road, depriving passage for civilians using this main road.
Troops ensured the safety passage of stranded civilians on both sides of the road and facilitated the traffic movement after moving soil mounds.
